International Firefighters' Day 2021

International Firefighters' Day 2021 Flyer

Join Us on May 4th for International Firefighters’ Day

International Firefighters’ Day is a way to thank the world’s firefighters for all that they do to keep our communities safe

Born out of a tragic loss of five firefighters in a wildfire in Victoria, Australia, it was a way to honor their lives and the sacrifice that firefighters are willing to make for us on a daily basis. This day of recognition is at the core of what the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation does.

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2020 Annual Impact Report

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Releases 2020 Annual Impact Report Looks Ahead To 2021

The 2020 Annual Impact Report outlines how, through your support, we’ve been able to continue our efforts to honor and remember America’s fallen fire heroes, assist their families, and to reduce firefighter line-of-duty deaths and injuries.

View Grief Through a New Lens

Through a New Lens is a virtual event that will give Fire Hero Families the opportunity to try some new lenses— through a variety of free virtual sessions. Opportunities include sessions about grief, loss, and change, and offer practical life skills to help with day-to-day concerns. Connect with other Fire Hero Family members, learn new skills, and have fun!

We Invite you to Attend as Many or as Few Sessions as You Like

Matching Gifts

NFFF Launches Expanded Matching Gifts Program

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is announcing that supporters can now increase the power of their donations by double (or more!) through a its Matching Gifts Program.

Watch the Latest Recorded IC-to-IC Webinar

NFFF IC-to-IC Discussion –
Medical Office Building Fire

This webinar features a discussion with Chief Scott Burnette and Deputy Chief Chris Budzinski of the Asheville Fire Department (NC) about a commercial fire that killed a firefighter in July 2011.

Upcoming IC-to-IC Webinar

Prince William County (VA) Residential Fire

April 22, 2021 1:00 pm (ET)
Watch Live on Zoom
This webinar features a discussion with Deputy Chief James Forgo about a residential fire that resulted in a line-of-duty death in April 2007.

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.

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Memorial Monday – Bowen-Merrill Bookstore Fire

Thirteen firefighters died while working to extinguish a basement fire at the Bowen-Merrill Bookstore, on March 17, 1890 in Indianapolis.

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and Maglite Honors Wendy Norris with Firefighter Hero Award

Wendy Norris was honored by Maglite and the NFFF for her efforts to help families after catastrophic injuries or deaths of first-responders.

Remembering Eileen Coglianese

The Board of Directors and Staff of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation extend our deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and the Fire Hero Family community as we mourn the loss of our friend Eileen Coglianese on March 4, 2021.

Read the Foundation Trumpet Newsletter – Winter 2021 Edition

The Foundation Trumpet Newsletter is the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s online quarterly newsletter. This is where you will find recent news on how we are fulfilling our mission.

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Through a New Lens

April 19 – 25, 2021
Online Through Zoom
Through a New Lens is a virtual event that will give Fire Hero Families the opportunity to try some new lenses— through a variety of free virtual sessions. Opportunities include sessions about grief, loss, and change, and offer practical life skills to help with day-to-day concerns. Connect with other Fire Hero Family members, learn new skills, and have fun along the way!

IC-to-IC Discussion: Prince William County Residential Fire

April 22, 2020 1:00 PM EST
Webinar
This webinar features a discussion with Deputy Chief James Forgo about a Prince William County residential fire that resulted in a line-of-duty death in April 2007.

International Firefighters’ Day

May 4, 2021
International Firefighters’ Day is a way to say thank you to the world’s firefighters for all that they do to keep our communities safe.
Find Ways to Help:
» Shine Your Light for Firefighters
» We Thank Firefighters

Virtual Camp HAL May 2021

Parent Session – May 6, 2021 8:00 pm EST
Camp Session – May 8, 2021 2:00 pm EST
Zoom
No need to wait until summer! With fewer opportunities for children to socialize and play this year, our Virtual Camp HAL events can serve as a catalyst to bring the children and their parent/guardians in our community together!