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.
Family Welcome
Photo by Bill Green for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Memorial Service
Photo by Jillian Stewart for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Returning Family Dinner
Photo by Bill Green for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Family Day
Photo by Jenni McClelland, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Candlelight Service
Photo by Bill Green for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Family Day
Photo by Bill Green for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Memorial Service
Photo by Jenni McClelland, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Memorial Service
Photo by Jenni McClelland, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Memorial Service
Photo by Bill Rowe for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Chapel Vigil
Photo by Bill Rowe for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Candlelight Service
Photo by Bill Rowe for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Candlelight Service
Photo by Jillian Stewart for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Wreath Laying – Arlington National Cemetery
Photo by Bill Green for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
Photo by Bill Rowe for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
Photo by Bill Green for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Family Day
Photo by Heather Staley for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Memorial Service
Photo by Jillian Stewart for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Red Helmet Ride
Photo by Bill Green for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Wreath Laying – Arlington National Cemetery
Photo by Bill Green for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Family Day
Photo by Jillian Stewart for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Memorial Service
Photo by Bill Rowe for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Family Welcome
Photo by Bill Rowe for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Candlelight Service
Photo by Bill Rowe for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Candlelight Service
Photo by Bill Green for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Memorial Service
Photo by Bill Rowe for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Candlelight Service
Photo by Bill Rowe for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Memorial Service
Photo by Jenni McClelland, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Family Dinner
Photo by Bill Green for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Family Day
Photo by Bill Green for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Memorial Weekend Behind the Scenes
Photo by Bill Rowe for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Memorial Service
Photo by Jenni McClelland, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Family Welcome
Photo by Bill Green for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Returning Family Dinner
Photo by Bill Green for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Candlelight Service
Photo by Bill Green for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Family Welcome
Photo by Bill Green for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Memorial Service
Photo by Jillian Stewart for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Family Dinner
Photo by Bill Green for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Candlelight Service
Photo by Bill Green for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Family Day
Photo by Bill Rowe for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
The 38th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service honored 92 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2018 and 27 firefighters who died in the line of duty in previous years.
The Senator Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award recognizes public safety organizations for outstanding contributions to the advancement of firefighter health and safety. The deadline for submissions is December 6, 2019.
Highlights from day two of the, first of its kind, Fire Service Behavioral Health Symposium in Denver, Colorado. It is put on by the First Responder Center for Excellence.
Nivember 3, 2019
Capital One Arena – Washington, DC
Tickets start at $49 and include a Capitals T-Shirt courtesy of Custom Ink and a Capitals/NFFF commemorative coin. Five dollars from each ticket purchased will support the NFFF.
November 9, 2019
PNC Park – Pittsburgh, PA
Funds raised will support The First Responder Center for Excellence, committed to promoting quality educational awareness and research to reduce physical, emotional, and psychological health and wellness issues for first responders.
December 4 – 7, 2019
Liberty Mountain Resort – Carroll Valley, PA
A multi-day event for all ages and family members, focused on fellowship, self-care, and giving back during the holidays.
December 6, 2019
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.
You can receive information on National Fallen Firefighters Foundation resources, news, events, and ways you can help families and the fire service through our online newsletter.
Make Your 2019 Combined Federal Campaign Donation Using #10292
Federal, military, and postal service employees can donate to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation through Combined Federal Campaign contributions. The Foundation’s agency number is 10292. State and local government employees can write in the Foundation as their agency of choice.
We appreciate your continued support to honor and remember America’s fallen fire heroes and their families.
