41st Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend Will be Held October 8-9, 2022
Due to factors beyond our control, we decided not to change the date of the National Memorial as it had been previously announced. The Memorial Weekend will be held in-person on the grounds of the National Emergency Training Center (NETC) in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
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2021 Roll of Honor | 2020 Roll of Honor
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It’s Good to Be Back
Following a year of reduced, postponed, and virtual events brought on by the COVID pandemic, the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend marked its 40th anniversary October 2-3 by returning to an in-person event in Emmitsburg, Maryland, honoring 215 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2020 and 2019 and in previous years.
Thanks to All Who Made the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend 2021 a Reality
Thank you to the American Fire Service and everyone who volunteered to make the 2021 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend a reality for the families of the nation’s fallen firefighters. It was the first in-person national firefighter or police memorial service held since 2019!
National Memorial to Honor Fallen Fire Heroes
America’s fallen fire heroes, who died in the line of duty, were honored at the 40th Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, October 2-3, 2021. The names of 215 firefighters became a permanent part of the National Memorial in honor of their sacrifices.
“Everyone made this the most impactful event of my life and I am so grateful.”
“I was there to honor my hero Todd Lanthrip this year. Very touching services. Thank you, NFFF, for what you do for us that’s left behind.”
“I was deeply moved by the support and love from the firefighters at the airport when we arrived at the hotel and the wonderful staff of NFFF. Thank you for all you do.”
“Receiving the folded flag for my little brother was such an honor.”
“This was an amazing experience and one that I will never forget, I wouldn’t change a thing. It made my heart very happy!!”
“My son and I are in awe of what you and the people at the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation were able to accomplish for so many families.”
“I couldn’t even ask for my beautiful service it was absolutely perfect, and the weather was perfect, and all the volunteers were awesome.”
