In Memoriam: Honorable Bill Pascrell Jr.
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s Board of Directors and staff extended our sincerest condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, and staff of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. His contributions to this great nation will be felt for decades and he will truly be missed.
Embracing a New Role: A Commitment to Our Fire Hero Families
While I am new to the position, I am not new to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). Being in the fire service for 38 years (most recently as the fire chief of the Baltimore County Fire Department), I have been engaged with the NFFF in many different capacities. I have served as an NFFF Advocate for more than 15 years and on the NFFF Board of Directors since 2019.
Memorial Monday — Remembering 15 Firefighters Who Died While Fighting the Rattlesnake Fire
On July 9, 1953 fourteen New Tribes Mission firefighters and one U.S. Forest Service firefighter were killed while fighting the Rattlesnake Fire in the Mendocino National Forest.
Whelen Engineering Launches the Search for a New Everyday Champion
The Whelen Everyday Champion program celebrates acts of bravery, exceptional valor, and community service.
NFFF Announces 2024 Firefighter Life Safety Summit
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and the St. Louis Fire Department are co-hosting the 2024 Firefighter Life Safety Summit on August 27-29, 2024 in St. Louis, Missouri. 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the groundbreaking fire service gathering that launched the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives. Over the past two decades, these initiatives have served […]
Fire Department Therapy Dogs: Helping the Helpers
As the use of therapy dogs in fire departments continues to grow, so do their impacts on the well-being of individuals and the community. Their presence brings solace, strength, and a wagging tail to those most needing it—so they, in turn, can better serve their community.
Hal Bruno Comfort Zone Camp – An inspirational weekend blending fun and emotional healing
The Kids Camp is not just a typical summer camp but a blend of traditional camp activities with specialized programs to address the emotional needs of grieving children.
Fire Grants and Safety Act Signed into Law
The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant programs deliver crucial federal support to fire departments across the nation. This critical funding helps to keep our nation’s communities—and the firefighters who protect them—safe.
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Alerts Orange County, CA Residents About Fundraising Scam
We receive donations by mail, via phone calls made to us, or through our website: www.firehero.org. If you have questions for the NFFF or would like to make a donation, please contact us.
Medal of Valor: Nominate Public Safety Officers for Acts of Bravery
Recognize public safety officers’ acts of bravery: submit nominations for the Medal of Valor by July 31, 2024, by 5:00 pm ET.
NFFF Joins Effort to Prevent “Single Stairway” Exits
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has joined other major fire service groups in opposing the efforts in some jurisdictions to reduce the number of required exit stairwells and permit a single means of egress in multifamily buildings up to six stories.
Memorial Monday — LaSalle Hotel Fire Kills 60 Civilians and 1 Firefighter in Chicago
Battalion Chief Eugene T. Freemon of the Chicago Fire Department died of smoke inhalation on June 5, 1946 after searching for victims in a fire at the LaSalle Hotel.
