Our mission is to honor and remember America's fallen fire heroes, to provide resources to assist their families in rebuilding their lives, and work within the Fire Service Community to reduce firefighter deaths and injuries.
Team Station 19 takes on Team Grey’s Anatomy on Celebrity Family Feud on Sunday, July 22, 2018. Station 19 will be playing for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
Last Chance to Register for Our Summer Programs for Young Adults
August 2 – 4, 2018
This is a free two-day event for children, stepchildren, and siblings (ages 18-25) of fallen firefighters. The Retreat will focus on how the early death of a parent or sibling affects us and on tools and strategies that can help develop lifelong resilience.
NEW DATES! August 12 – 18, 2018
Outward Bound 2018 is specifically designed for youth coping with the death of a loved one. Traveling through the Appalachian Mountains and the Michaux State Forest – climbing some of the oldest mountains in the world, you will combine the personal growth methodologies of Outward Bound with a simple support model that honors the griever.
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Men who attended the annual 2018 Fire Hero Family Wellness Conference for Fire Hero Families in Blue Ash, OH stuffed care packages for service men and women stationed overseas at the Yellow Ribbon Support Center.
The NFFF has partnered with Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas, a leading suicidologist with experience in developing innovative programs for first responders. As part of this assessment, Dr. Spencer-Thomas created a survey to gather feedback from fire service members (active, retired and non-uniformed), support groups (clinicians, EAP providers, chaplaincy groups, etc.) and family members.
In an ongoing effort to connect Americans to the sacrifices made daily by our military, law enforcement, firefighters, rescue personnel and their families, Carry The Load will kick off its Memorial May campaign to offer meaningful ways for people to observe Memorial Day.
Watch scenes from the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s 2018 Fire Hero Family Wellness Conference held in Blue Ash, Ohio.
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June – November 2018
Locations Across the U.S.
Now in its 15th year, the golf program has grown to over 20 tournaments that help the NFFF support families of fallen firefighters.
» Find a Golf Tournament Near You
August 2 – 4, 2018
Airlie – Warrenton, VA
The 2018 Young Adults Retreat is free program for children and siblings (ages 18-25) of fallen firefighters. Designed with workshops to empower you in your increased independence, self-expression and individual growth, the retreat will provide skills to overcome adversity.
» Register by July 15, 2018
August 12 – 18, 2018
Outward Bound Mid-Atlantic
An adventure awaits you! Outward Bound 2018 adventure specifically designed for youth coping with the death of a loved one.
April – October 2018
Locations Across the U.S.
The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climbs are not timed races, but a way for everyone to remember America’s fallen firefighters.
» Find a Stair Climb Near You
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