Iconic Louis Armstrong Stadium: New Venue for the 2023 National 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb for Fallen Firefighters
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) has announced a change in venue for the 2023 National 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb for Fallen Firefighters benefiting the FDNY Counseling Service Unit and NFFF programs for families of fallen firefighters. This year’s National Stair Climb will be held on Sunday, October 15 at Louis Armstrong Stadium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, home of the U.S. Open Championships.
Memorial Monday—Montana’s Mann Gulch Fire Changed Wildfire Management
The Mann Gulch Fire in the Helena National Forest in 1949 remains a tragic and pivotal moment in the history of wildfire management in the United States.
Paterson, NJ: Remembering the Quackenbush Tragedy
You will want to catch both episodes to honor past sacrifices and hear about the innovative partnership Chief McDermott has forged to take care of the men and women of the Paterson Fire Department.
Quackenbush Warehouse Fire – Paterson Fire Department’s History
This two-part podcast features Fire Chief Brian McDermott of today’s Paterson Fire Department. The interview revealed several interesting points, including Paterson’s unique approach to the rehabilitation of vacant and abandoned buildings.
Quackenbush Warehouse Fire – Paterson Fire Department Today
This two-part podcast features Fire Chief Brian McDermott of today’s Paterson Fire Department. The interview revealed several interesting points, including Paterson’s unique approach to the rehabilitation of vacant and abandoned buildings.
Chief Siarnicki and NFFF Honored for Outstanding Contributions to the Fire Service
Every year at the International Association of Fire Chief’s (IAFC) Fire-Rescue International conference, the outgoing IAFC president honors people and organizations who have significantly contributed to the fire service during the past year. Chief Donna Black from Duck (NC) Fire Department presented NFFF Executive Director Chief Ron Siarnicki with an IAFC President’s Award of Recognition at the conference’s general session this morning. This recognition holds a special significance as Chief Siarnicki prepares to retire at the end of the year.
Support the NFFF at Upcoming Major League Baseball Games
Baseball always brings communities together, and Major League Baseball is showing its support for the NFFF community at several upcoming games. Tickets sold for select games will benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) in appreciation for firefighters’ bravery and sacrifice. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to get tickets for these games and directly support the NFFF’s programs.
Expand Your Legacy: Inspiring Firefighters to Become Living Kidney Donors
This four-part video series providing information on being an organ donor and a transplant recipient is available on firstrespondercenter.org. Included in this series are stories about two women impacted by kidney donations.
Lt. Nathan Flynn & BC Josh Laird Combined Training Program
On Thursday, August 3, 2023, the Frederick County and Howard County Departments of Fire and Rescue hosted the first combined training program to bring the findings from the fire to the fire service’s attention.
National Fire Service Organizations Express Outrage at Cuts to Grants to Local Fire Departments
We are also asking members of our fire service community to contact their Senators and Representatives to protect the AFG and SAFER grant programs.
Memorial Monday—Helicopters Crash While Battling the Middle Fire in Angeles National Forest
Los Angeles County helicopter pilot Thomas Paul Grady died while fighting the Middle Fire in Angeles National Forest on July 24, 1977.
Local firefighter visits Japan for training
Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2 Deputy Assistant Chief, Michael Anderson, visited the Tokyo Fire Department Headquarters to participate in training initiatives and learn about community safety engagement efforts.
