New Documentary: The Story of Harrisonburg Tower 1
November 14, 2020, started off just like any other day for the Harrisonburg Fire Department in Virginia. At 10:07 am, everything changed. It was what happened to Tower 1 that made this response different.
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation holds Golf Tournament in Clarkson
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) Greater Monroe County Events Committee hosted the 16th Annual and the final Golf Tournament for the area on Sunday and Monday, June 4 and 5, at the Deerfield Golf and Country Club on Craig Hill Drive in Clarkson. More than 500 golfers played, and over 30 Fire Hero Families attended each day of the Tournament. Victor Stagnaro, recently appointed CEO for the NFFF, greeted the golfers and the families during the opening ceremony.
NFFF Welcomes our New CEO
On June 1, 2023, Victor Stagnaro officially stepped into his new role as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, after 13 years as the Foundation’s Managing Director and previous Director of Fire Programs.
Memorial Monday—Commission House Fire Sparked by Storm in the Nation’s Capital
Five District of Columbia firefighters died as a result of multiple collapses during a fire that started at the branch telegraph office on May 18, 1896.
First Responder Wellness Week: 5 Days of Health and Wellness
During First Responder Wellness Week, each day will focus on a different topic, providing videos, webinars, articles, podcasts and more. The week is dedicated to providing resources, support and community to help public safety personnel better understand the mental and physical health risks that come with the job.
New Virtual Reality Experience Tests Users’ Fire Safety Skills
In partnership with Meta, FEMA’s Ready Campaign, the Ad Council and the U.S. Fire Administration co-launched a new virtual reality experience promoting fire safety awareness.
Strength in Standing Together: A Mother and Father’s Story
“Strength in Standing Together: A Mother and Father’s Story” introduces you to Katrina and Dwayne Murphy, the parents of Firefighter Kendall Murphy, who died in the line of duty in 2017.
2023 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
For full coverage of the 2023 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend visit weekend.firehero.org.
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and First Responder Center for Excellence Select New Chief Executive Officer
Utilizing the services of Vetted Solutions, a Washington DC-based executive search firm specializing in non-profit work, the Board-established search committee has selected NFFF Managing Director Victor Stagnaro to lead the organization after Chief Siarnicki finishes his term in December of 2023.
Memorial Monday— Great San Francisco Earthquake and Fire of 1906
On April 18, 1906, two San Francisco firefighters died from injuries they sustained in the Great San Francisco earthquake.
Congressional Flag Ceremony Honors 144 Fallen Firefighters
On Wednesday, April 19, leaders of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus presented 144 American flags flown over the US Capitol to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. These flags represent each of the firefighters on the 2023 Roll of Honor, which includes 79 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2022 and 65 who died in previous years.
Senate Passed the Fire Grants and Safety Act
This important legislation reauthorizes the United States Fire Administration (USFA), the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, and the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program through Fiscal Year 2030.