Our mission is to honor and remember America's fallen fire heroes, to provide resources to assist their survivors in rebuilding their lives, and work within the Fire Service Community to reduce firefighter deaths and injuries.
Alan Brunacini was well-respected and admired throughout the entire U.S. Fire Service and a good friend to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. “He believed civilians would always remember their interactions with firefighters and therefore every firefighter must follow the ‘Golden Rule’ and treat others as they would want to be treated,” said Chief Ron Siarnicki, Executive Director of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. “It was simple, solid advice that can make a world of difference.”
Our 2017–2018 scholarship recipients include 68 children, 1 stepchild, and 10 spouses of firefighters honored at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial. Our thanks to a very generous donation from Motorola Solutions Foundation, Inc. and partnerships with ICMA-RC, Global Health & Safety, National Association of State Fire Marshals, The College Board, and the Steel Family and countless donations made to our scholarship program.
Personal accountability, situational awareness, education and strong leadership are familiar concepts in the fire service for reducing line-of-duty deaths. On the second day of the Fire Service Occupational Cancer Symposium, these same themes recurred during presentations, workshops and discussions for preventing the incidence of cancer among firefighters.
November 3-4, 2017
DoubleTree Balt.-BWI Airport – Linthicum, MD
The 2017 Parents and Siblings Weekend Retreat will focus on how a death impacts relationships, traditions, and the positive effects of self-care after loss.
December 8, 2017
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Chapel – Emmitsburg, MD
Each year, during the holidays, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation decorates trees in memory of our fallen firefighters.
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