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Fire Service Resources

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation provides a number of programs and resources for the fire service. We help departments deal with the tragedy of losing a firefighter in the line of duty.

News

New Leadership for Advocates Program

NFFF Welcomes New Leadership for Advocates Program

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s Advocates/Fellows program, formerly known as the “EGH Advocates Program,” has evolved to include a new name and new leadership. This important component of NFFF’s Fire Programs is now known as the “Fire Programs Outreach and...

FireRescue1 launches What Firefighters Want 2024 survey

FireRescue1 launches What Firefighters Want 2024 survey

FireRescue1 launched its annual What Firefighters Want survey, with this year’s theme focused on strengthening fire department leadership at all levels, plus how firefighters are taking ownership of their career development even amid a perceived lack of leadership at their...

Jeffrey S. Bowen

<a class="eael-grid-post-link" href="https://www.firehero.org/2023/12/28/asheville-staff-ride/" title="Learning From Loss: Asheville Staff Ride Honors Captain Jeffrey Bowen">Learning From Loss: Asheville Staff Ride Honors Captain Jeffrey Bowen

In 2011, the Asheville (NC) Fire Department (AFD) responded to an automatic fire alarm in a high-rise medical office building. What initially seemed like a routine call quickly led to the tragic death of Captain Jeffrey Bowen and the injuries...

Fire Service Events

Events

April 15, 2024

FDIC 2024

Local Date: Apr 15 - 19 2024 |
Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium
April 16, 2024

FDIC 2024

Local Date: Apr 15 - 19 2024 |
Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium
April 17, 2024

FDIC 2024

Local Date: Apr 16 - 19 2024 |
Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium
April 18, 2024

FDIC 2024

Local Date: Apr 17 - 19 2024 |
Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium
April 19 - 20, 2024

FDIC 2024

Local Date: Apr 18 - 19 2024 |
Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium
April 20, 2024

FDIC 2024

Local Date: Apr 19 - 20 2024 |
Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium

Programs & Training

Support Following a LODD

IC to IC Network

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation created the IC to IC Network to provide assistance to incident commanders who have experienced a line-of-duty death of a firefighter under their command.

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Preventing Injuries & Deaths

International First Responder Seatbelt Pledge

International Firefighter Seatbelt Pledge

If your department has not taken the International First Responder Seatbelt Pledge, please take a moment learn more about the program and sign the pledge online today! Once you have taken the pledge to wear your seatbelt, please continue to support our efforts by spreading the word to neighboring departments in your area.

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First Responder Center for Excellence

First Responder Center for Excellence

The FRCE is dedicated to protecting the lives and livelihoods of first responders, nationwide. Our education and research initiatives constantly shed new light on challenges to the health, safety and well‑being of firefighters, EMS personnel and other first responders.

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Vulnerability Assessment Program

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), in coordination with the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), has developed an online Vulnerability Assessment Tool that will provide fire departments with a systematic process to evaluate risk and ultimately reduce the threat of firefighter injuries and deaths.

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Connect with Other Firefighters & the NFFF

You can receive information on National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s Family Programs, news, events and resources available on our Family social media channels and online newsletters.