2025 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

Honoring and Remembering 140 Fallen Firefighters

Each year, the Foundation sponsors the official national tribute to all firefighters who died in the line of duty during the previous year.
Thousands attend the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

National Fallen Firefighters Candlelight and Memorial Services Live Streamed

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation will broadcast the National Candlelight and Memorial Services via satellite and live on the web.
National Fallen Firefighters Candlelight Service

Saturday, May 3, 2025 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm (ET)

National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service

Sunday, May 4, 2025 10:00am - 12:30 pm (ET)

Editors and Broadcasters:
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Media Credentialing for the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation will issue credentials to members of the news media for the purpose of covering the Candlelight Ceremony on May 3, 2025 and the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service on May 4th ONLY.

Credential requests will be reviewed by the NFFF, and upon approval, news media representatives will receive an email with instructions on picking up their credentials.

Standard media credentials from your outlet should be worn when covering events during 44th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend.

All media wishing to access the site will be required to first report to Media Check-in to receive your credentials before proceeding into the site or accessing the media risers.

Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters 2025 Flyer

Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation invites landmarks, homes, fire service organizations, and businesses across the country will again glow in respect from April 27- May 4, 2025, to the fallen and their families.

#NFFFLightTheNight2025

Bells Across America for Fallen Firefighters 2025 Flyer

Bells Across America for Fallen Firefighters

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is asking communities, fire service and religious organizations to help us honor our fallen firefighters by participating in Bells Across America for Fallen Firefighters on May 3-4, 2025.

#BellsForFirefighters2025