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Congressional Flag Ceremony 2025
2025 Memorial Weekend
National Fallen Firefighters Congressional Flag Ceremony Conducted on Capitol Hill
April 9, 2025
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Alert: Fraudulent Website Impersonating the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
April 8, 2025
2025 Thought Leadership Essay Contest
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Understanding the “Why” Behind Mental Health in the Fire Service Thought Leadership Essay Contest
April 2, 2025
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National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin Act Introduced in Congress
March 31, 2025
Memorial Monday
Memorial Monday

Memorial Monday —Woolworth Department Store Fire

On March 4, 1949, a devastating fire at the Woolworth Department Store in Charleston, West Virginia, led to the tragic loss of seven firefighters when ...
March 31, 2025
Morale is a Firefighter’s Personal Responsibility
Fire Service Programs News

Morale is a Firefighter’s Personal Responsibility

This article was written by Nicholas Southerland and Josh Southerland in honor of their dad, Gary Southerland.
March 30, 2025
Mega-Warehouse Fire Incident Plainfield
Fire Service Programs News

Inside the Plainfield Mega-Warehouse Fire: Critical Lessons for Firefighters

The 2024 Mega-Warehouse Fire Incident Report, conducted by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, provides a comprehensive analysis of the devastating blaze that occurred at a ...
February 27, 2025
NFFF Giving Circle
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Join the NFFF Giving Circle: Honor Their Legacy with a Lasting Gift

Every day, firefighters put their lives on the line to protect our communities. When tragedy strikes, their families are left with an unimaginable loss. But ...
February 27, 2025
Marist University
Family Programs

Exciting New Partnership: Marist University Offers Tuition Discounts for Fire Hero Families & NFFF Employees

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) is proud to announce a special partnership with Marist University, bringing exclusive tuition discounts to Fire Hero Families and ...
February 25, 2025
Memorial Monday
Memorial Monday

Memorial Monday — Remembering North Carolina’s First Fallen Firefighter

Edward Peed, a member of the Salamander Fire Company, was the first recorded firefighter to die in the line of duty in North Carolina when ...
February 24, 2025
Daniel Kistner
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The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Welcomes Dr. Danny Kistner as Director of Fire Programs

With over 40 years of experience in the fire service, Dr. Kistner is a proven leader and innovator, known for his dedication to firefighter safety, ...
February 19, 2025
National Community Impact Award
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National Community Impact Award Honors Exceptional Leadership in Saving Lives Through Living Kidney Donation

Kidneys for Communities’ prestigious National Community Impact Award, which honors organizations and individuals demonstrating exceptional leadership, vision, and dedication to saving lives through living kidney ...
February 14, 2025

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