Hal Bruno Honored at Legends and Icons Celebration
For countless firefighters and their families, Hal Bruno was a reliable voice of reason and compassion for the U.S. Fire Service. On Friday, July 17, Hal Bruno’s legacy was celebrated when he was posthumously inducted to the Firehouse Hall of Fame during Firehouse Expo’s Legends and Icons Celebration in Baltimore.
New Award Recognizes Extraordinary Service to NFFF
Tony Campisi, President/CEO of Glatfelter Insurance Group and Troy Markel, President of VFIS, a division of Glatfelter Insurance Group, accepted the inaugural award in honor of Mr. Glatfelter.
Taking Roll Call: Private Charles M. Chamberlin Jr.
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is looking for family members, department members, or friends to send any information you may have regarding the line-of-duty death of a firefighter before 1981.
Climb the stairs of Hilton Baltimore to honor the 343 fallen heroes of FDNY
For the fifth year, firefighters and the public can honor the 343 members of FDNY who bravely gave their lives on September 11, 2001 by climbing the stairs of the Hilton Baltimore.
Make Bells Ring from Coast to Coast
Join Bells Across America for Fallen Firefighters by holding a small ceremony in your community to recognize heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice protecting us.
Over 25,000 Users on the Firehero Learning Network
In support of the program the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) developed the Firehero Learning Network, the official online training program that allows the fire service to receive free online training.
FDNY, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Honor Nation’s Bravest
The National Stair Climb, scheduled for October 10 at Citi Field, will expand the scope of this tradition to remember all of America’s fallen firefighters, and is the first event of its kind to take place in New York City with the support of the FDNY.
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JP Taravella High School club takes 9/11 Stair Climb to new heights
A high school marketing club from Coral Springs, FL recently showed the world that they will never forget. The DECA Chapter at JP Taravella High School placed 5th among 180 schools in the International Competition for business and marketing programs for their work hosting a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb to benefit the NFFF.
Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition Board Welcomes NFFF and NVFC
NFFF honors and supports the families of fallen firefighters, and works to reduce firefighter injuries and fatalities. Fire sprinkler advocacy is among the Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives.
Congratulations to Deputy Chief Goldfeder on Lifetime Achievement
In addition to serving on the NFFF Board of Directors, he is on the board of directors of the IAFC, September 11th Families Association and National Firefighter Near-Miss Reporting System.
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Philadelphia Bravest Win Steak-umm® Firehouse 2nd Chance Challenge
Firefighter Bill Joerger, of Engine 49, won $3,000 for his firehouse after holding a two day T-Shirt sale at Xfinity Live, a Steak-umm Chili Dog Chow Down that raised more than $6,200.
NFFF Supports Development of Resource for Child Burn Survivors
This program was developed through the collaborative efforts of a number of fire service organizations and corporate partners, including the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
