The Foundation Trumpet Spring 2020 Issue
The Foundation Trumpet Newsletter is the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s online quarterly newsletter. This is where you will find the latest news on how we are fulfilling our mission.
NFFF Honors Our Nation’s Fallen Heroes: 50 First Responders Succumb to COVID-19
First responders continue to be among the most vulnerable to contract the virus because of their proximity to new and unconfirmed cases. Regrettably, the death toll now includes the names of 50 fire and EMS Members (29 fire service personnel and 21 EMS personnel); and this COVID-19 Pandemic is far from over.
39th Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
October 3-4, 2020
We, as a nation, find ourselves in an unprecedented time. As a result of this pandemic, every state in the nation is being faced with very tough decisions relative to business, travel, and especially social distancing. Many of you may be wondering how this will impact the 2020 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend on October 3-4, 2020. At this time, no decision has been made. We need to ensure the safety of families, program participants and the general public. The Foundation is working closely with our local, state, national, and federal partners to make that determination. Once a decision has been made, we will send out an announcement nationwide. We will post the most up to date information on our website and social media platforms.
You can help keep our firefighters safe
The nation’s fire service is turning to you for help. There’s a lot you can do to make it safer for firefighters. And many of these same actions will help prevent harm to others on the front lines of the COVID-19 battle, like police officers, nurses and doctors.
During the Covid-19 Pandemic, the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, MD, the home of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial, is closed to the public. Pending more information on this national emergency, we ask for your patience and understanding.
COVID-19 fundraising scams hurt the real charities helping those on the front lines
It is important to do your homework and become an informed donor to ensure your money is used wisely. A good place to start is Charity Navigator’s website www.charitynavigator.org. Charity Navigator evaluates U.S. charitable organizations. It does not accept donations or advertising from any of the charities it evaluates.
We Are Here For You
We are working hard to develop and provide important resources, workshops, and timely information to help both firefighters and our Fire Hero Families stay connected and well during these unprecedented times. These new resources can be found here on our website, shared through E-mail, and through our social media channels.
Thank You for Helping Us Celebrate Firefighters
This International Firefighters’ Day we came together to celebrate firefighters worldwide and thank them for their service. Whether you lit your home in red, made thank you signs, or watched special tributes online, you let firefighters know how much they mean to our communities.
