The National Emergency Training Center (NETC) campus will be closed during the government shutdown, including access to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to check for updates as the situation evolves.
Firefighter Brainard died while fighting a fire at 155 Washington St, ”The Coffee Den”. Firefighter Brainard was trapped when a floor collapsed, pinning him under a large beam in the basement where he drowned before rescuers could reach him.
This firefighter line of duty fatality occurred before the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial was built in Emmitsburg, Maryland. While this firefighter has not been officially honored at the Memorial site, there are plans to do so when resources are available.
Memorial Wall