We are honored to continue the tradition of gathering in front of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial this May to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. As part of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation invites you to join us in remembering those who died in the line of duty in 2022, and in previous years and honoring their families. Even if you can’t join us in person, there are many ways to honor the fallen and their families and help us spread the word about National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend.
Bells Across America for Fallen Firefighters
Bells will ring from as a grateful nation pauses on May 7, 2023 to honor firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2022 and previous years.
Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters
Light your landmarks, fire departments, and homes in red during Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters on May 4 – 7, 2023.
Sound the Sirens
On Sunday, May 7, 2023, at noon, many stations across the country will sound their sirens in honor of the fallen firefighters.
Sign the Virtual Remembrance Banner
Thank you for visiting the Virtual Remembrance Banner! Here you can pay tribute to a fallen firefighter or share a special memorial weekend story. Please …
Lower the American Flag
You can lower your American flag in observance of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.
Issue a Proclamation
To honor America’s fallen fire heroes, ask your local and state officials to issue a proclamation. Since the Memorial Service begins National Fire Prevention Week, you may want to tie the two events together in the proclamation.
