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2025 Memorial Weekend

2025 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend Events Moved Under Cover

Because of the weather forecast, both the Candlelight Service on Saturday, May 3rd at 7:30 pm and the National Memorial Service on Sunday, May 4th ...
2025 Flag Raising
2025 Memorial Weekend

Honoring Their Legacy, One Flag at a Time

In a powerful gesture of remembrance, every Fire Hero Family receives a flag flown over the Capitol and Memorial—raised in tribute and folded with love ...
Memorial Monday
Memorial Monday

Memorial Monday — Honoring the Legacy of Minot’s First Firefighter to Die in the Line of Duty

In 1909, Minot firefighter Tom Shields became the city's first line-of-duty death after a gasoline tank explosion during a blaze at the Daily Optic newspaper ...
2025 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
2025 Memorial Weekend

Together We Remember: National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, May 3–4, 2025

Memorial Weekend is more than an event—it’s a national moment of reflection. Join us in person or virtually May 3–4 to honor the fallen.
Fire Hero Learning Network
Fire Service Programs News

Free, Life-Saving Training for Every Firefighter, Every Day, Everywhere

The Fire Hero Learning Network is more than a training platform — it’s a life-saving resource for every firefighter.
Congressional Flag Ceremony 2025
2025 Memorial Weekend

National Fallen Firefighters Congressional Flag Ceremony Conducted on Capitol Hill

On Monday, April 7th, leaders of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus presented 140 American flags flown over the U.S. Capitol to the National Fallen Firefighters ...
Foundation News

Alert: Fraudulent Website Impersonating the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

A fraudulent website is impersonating the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to solicit fake donations—learn how to protect yourself and support us safely.
2025 Thought Leadership Essay Contest
Foundation News

Understanding the “Why” Behind Mental Health in the Fire Service Thought Leadership Essay Contest

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), in partnership with W.S. Darley & Co., is proud to announce the launch of the 2025 Fire Service Thought ...