Highlights of the 2019 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend as seen through the lens of videographer Greg Guise.
2019 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend Highlights
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119 Fallen Firefighters Honored at the 38th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service
The tolling of the bell called to order the 38th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service on October 6, 2019, in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Thousands traveled from across the country and gathered under somber skies in a profound display of sympathy and support for the loved ones of the 119 firefighters who lost their lives in service to their communities.
What Does It Take to Get Ready for the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend?
Enjoy this glimpse of just some of the crews who are setting up for the 2019 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend.
119 Fallen Firefighters to Be Honored at National Memorial on Sunday, October 6
The 38th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service will be held Sunday, October 6, 2019, to honor 92 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2018 and 27 firefighters who died in the line of duty in previous years.
6th Annual Congressional Flag Presentation Ceremony Honors 119
On the morning of September 17, 2019, leaders from the United States Congress and the fire service, loved ones of fallen firefighters, a Recruit Class from Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department, and others gathered in the Rayburn House Office Building (HOB) for the 6th Annual Congressional Flag Presentation Ceremony.
Join Us for Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters 2019
As dusk turns to dark, landmarks across the county will again glow in respect from September 29 – 6, 2019, to the fallen and their families. In 2018, Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters expanded to include fire department tributes. Fire service organizations nationwide are invited to light their facilities in red to honor America’s fallen bravest again in 2019.
Watch the 2019 Flag Raising at the National Memorial
Watch the 2019 Flag Raising at the Memorial in preparation for the 2019 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend on October 5-6, 2019.
103 Fallen Firefighters Honored at National Memorial Service
As the first names were read from the 2018 Roll of Honor at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service on Sunday, October 7, the sun broke through the clouds and haze. The unusual warmth for an October day in Emmitsburg, Maryland served as a reminder for the loved ones of the 103 fallen that they will forever be surrounded by comfort and support.
U.S. Landmarks and Fire Departments to Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters
Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters is part of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, October 6 and 7, and sponsored by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
103 Fallen Firefighters to Be Honored at National Memorial on Sunday, October 7
During the 37th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service on Sunday, October 7, 2018, the U.S. Fire Service will pay tribute to the lives of 80 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2017 and 23 firefighters who died in previous years.
