Please Note: 2020 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in Emmitsburg, Maryland has been postponed, click here to read more. We will honor our fallen heroes online during America’s Tribute to Fallen Firefighters on October 4, 2020. For other ways you can get involved in this tribute visit Ways to Honor the Fallen section for ideas, resources, and more.
For New Families
This special Weekend will honor the service and sacrifice of your loved one and the other firefighters being honored this year. The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend is different than other memorial services you have attended. You will have opportunities to meet families of fallen firefighters from across the country so that you can share experiences, make lasting friendships, and begin to look ahead.
More: How to Attend the Memorial Service
For Returning Families
Many of you have attended the events and know how special and healing the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend is for the fire service family. We invite families of fallen firefighters honored in previous years to return for the Memorial Weekend.
More: How to Attend the Memorial Service
For the Fire Service
Both the Candlelight Service and Memorial Service are open to the public unless weather or other factors prohibit holding the Candlelight Service outdoors.
More: How to Attend the Memorial Service
Can’t Attend? Help Us Honor Fallen Firefighters in Your Community
There are many ways that you can participate in the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, even if you can not be there in person.
