Memorial Weekend

Save the Date – 2019 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
October 5 – 6, 2019

2018 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

37th Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

Every October, the Foundation sponsors the official national tribute to all firefighters who died in the line of duty during the previous year. Thousands attend the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend.

Read the 2018 Remembrance Book

2018 Wreath Laying – Arlington National Cemetery
Photo by Bill Rowe for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Returning Family Dinner
Photo by Bill Green for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

2018 Congressional Flag Ceremony
Photo by Jenni McClelland, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

2018 Wreath Laying – Arlington National Cemetery
Photo by Jenni McClelland, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

2018 Wreath Laying – Arlington National Cemetery
Photo by Bill Green for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

2018 Congressional Flag Ceremony
Photo by Bill Green for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

2018 Congressional Flag Ceremony
Photo by Bill Green for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

2018 Congressional Flag Ceremony
Photo by Jenni McClelland, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Returning Family Dinner
Photo by Bill Green for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

2018 Wreath Laying – Arlington National Cemetery
Photo by Jenni McClelland, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

2018 Wreath Laying – Arlington National Cemetery
Photo by Bill Rowe for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

2018 Congressional Flag Ceremony
Photo by Bill Green for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

2018 Wreath Laying – Arlington National Cemetery
Photo by Jenni McClelland, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

2018 Congressional Flag Ceremony
Photo by Jenni McClelland, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

2018 Wreath Laying – Arlington National Cemetery
Photo by Bill Green for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

2018 Congressional Flag Ceremony
Photo by Claudia Garner for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

2018 Wreath Laying – Arlington National Cemetery
Photo by Bill Green for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

2018 Wreath Laying – Arlington National Cemetery
Photo by Claudia Garner for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

2018 Congressional Flag Ceremony
Photo by Jenni McClelland, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

2018 Wreath Laying – Arlington National Cemetery
Photo by Bill Green for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

2018 Wreath Laying – Arlington National Cemetery
Photo by Bill Rowe for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

2018 Wreath Laying – Arlington National Cemetery
Photo by Jenni McClelland, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Returning Family Dinner
Photo by Bill Green for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

2018 Congressional Flag Ceremony
Photo by Bill Green for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Returning Family Dinner
Photo by Bill Green for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

2018 Wreath Laying – Arlington National Cemetery
Photo by Bill Green for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Returning Family Dinner
Photo by Bill Green for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

2018 Wreath Laying – Arlington National Cemetery
Photo by Bill Green for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

2018 Congressional Flag Ceremony
Photo by Bill Green for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

2018 Wreath Laying – Arlington National Cemetery
Photo by Bill Rowe for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

2018 Wreath Laying – Arlington National Cemetery
Photo by Jenni McClelland, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

2018 Wreath Laying – Arlington National Cemetery
Photo by Bill Green for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

2018 Wreath Laying – Arlington National Cemetery
Photo by Bill Rowe for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

2018 Congressional Flag Ceremony
Photo by Bill Green for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

2018 Wreath Laying – Arlington National Cemetery
Photo by Bill Rowe for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Returning Family Dinner
Photo by Bill Green for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

2018 Wreath Laying – Arlington National Cemetery
Photo by Jenni McClelland, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

2018 Wreath Laying – Arlington National Cemetery
Photo by Jenni McClelland, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

2018 Wreath Laying – Arlington National Cemetery
Photo by Bill Rowe for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

2018 Congressional Flag Ceremony
Photo by Jenni McClelland, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

More Photos: 2018 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

2018 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend News

Thursday Events

Returning Families begin to arrive and prepare to greet and support new families.

Friday Events

Friday Events

Friday is a travel day for our new families and members of the fire service from across the U.S.

Saturday Events

Saturday Events

Saturday is Family Day which include small group sessions, family activities, and a Candlelight Service.

Sunday Events

Sunday Events

Thousands honor fallen firefighters during the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.

Watch Hero Tributes