Firefighter Cancer Registry Reauthorization Act
On Wednesday, March 6th, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3821, the Firefighter Cancer Registry Reauthorization Act, by a vote of 413-7.
Skidmore College First Responder Health and Safety Laboratory to Receive the Senator Paul S. Sarbanes Award
The award will be presented at the 34th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner in Washington, DC, on April 29, 2024.
Memorial Monday — Remembering William E. Craighead
Firefighter William E. Craighead, age 59, of the Lynchburg Fire Department died on February 21, 1940 from injuries he sustained after falling off the back of a responding engine.
Chief Frank Leeb Joins NFFF’s Affiliate, the First Responder Center for Excellence
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) is delighted to welcome Chief Frank Leeb as the incoming Managing Director of our affiliate organization, the First Responder Center for Excellence (FRCE).
National Organ Donor Day
When I learned that today is National Organ Donor Day, I instantly thought of Firefighter Riley Daniel Ray Huiras, whom we memorialized last year. Firefighter Huiras was 20 years old and enjoyed hunting and fishing with his dad and playing video games with his friends. He was sure to succeed in whatever he put his […]
NFFF Launches Virtual Peer Support Group for Fire Hero Teens
Beginning on February 20, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) will host the Fire Hero Teens virtual support group, open exclusively to children, stepchildren, and siblings aged 13 to 17 whose firefighter family member has been honored (or approved to be honored) at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial. The new group will meet via Zoom […]
Memorial Monday — Remembering Greenbrae Firefighter Jim Niven
Firefighter Jim Niven, age 44, died on January 2, 1978 after being pinned under apparatus that crashed on the way to a call.
United States Fire Administrator, FEMA Region V Administrator, and Nation’s Fire Service Leaders to travel to Detroit, Chicago, and Columbus to urge public to be Fire Safe and #WinterReady ahead of DHS Extreme Cold Summit
On January 22 – 24, Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, the head of the U.S Fire Administration (USFA), will join the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 5 Administrator Tom Sivak and leaders of America’s national fire service organizations to draw public attention to fire safety measures that can be taken to make sure children and older adults are both fire safe and #WinterReady.
FireRescue1 launches What Firefighters Want 2024 survey
FireRescue1 launched its annual What Firefighters Want survey, with this year’s theme focused on strengthening fire department leadership at all levels, plus how firefighters are taking ownership of their career development even amid a perceived lack of leadership at their agency.
Toledo Comes Together To Show Annual Support For Fallen Heroes
January 26th marks the 10 year anniversary of the arson fire that killed Toledo Firefighters Steve Machcinski and Jamie Dickman. Every year on this day Toledoans come together to show their appreciation and support for the Toledo Fire & Rescue Department by delivering donuts, dinners and deserts to every TFRD station and donuts and lunches to every bureau throughout Toledo.
NFFF Teams Up with Firefighter Cancer Support Network via the Walk of Honor®
Firefighter occupational cancer is the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths in the fire service today. In support of Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN) have teamed up to raise awareness via the Walk of Honor® at NFFF’s Memorial Park.
National Fire Sprinkler Association, Common Voices and National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Responds to Fatal Fires with Children
Recent home fires in New York, Connecticut, Minnesota, West Virginia, Tennessee, and Kansas have yielded tragic headlines with fire fatalities that include children.