Family Resources

The Foundation offers a variety of programs and materials to help during this most difficult time. Most importantly, we want you to know that you are not alone.

Forever in Our Hearts®
Resources for Families of Fallen Firefighters

Fire Hero Family Programs

Families of fallen firefighters face a long and difficult journey. While the rest of the world moves on, family members must figure out how to live without their loved one. The Foundation offers a variety of programs and materials to help during this most difficult time.

Most importantly, we want you to know that you are not alone. There are others who understand your loss and honor your loved one’s memory.

Family Benefit Information

To help with immediate and long-term financial concerns, we can help families find information on benefits available at the national level and in each state. The Foundations Scholarship Program can help fire hero families achieve their educational goals.

Fire Hero Family Program Events

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2023 Men’s Retreat

Local Date: Sep 24 - 27 2023 |
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Charlotte-South Park
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Scholarships

The NFFF offers assistance for post-secondary education/training to spouses, partners, children and stepchildren of firefighters.

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News

Memorial Weekend Information

2022 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

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.

For the Fire Service

Members of the fire service make this a special time for the families of our fallen heroes. Many families have told us how much they appreciate the honor bestowed upon their loved ones at the National Tribute. The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend is also a time for sharing and healing for the families and co-workers of our fallen firefighters.

Laconia Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters

For the Community

The community is encouraged to attend and show their support during the Memorial Weekend, both the Candlelight Service and Memorial Service are open to the community. If you can’t be with us in person there are several ways that you can help us honor America’s fallen heroes.

Connect with Other Fire Hero Families & the NFFF

You can receive information on National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s Family Programs, news, events and resources available on our Family social media channels and online newsletters.

Additional Resources

Scholarships

The NFFF offers assistance for post-secondary education/training to spouses, partners, children and stepchildren of firefighters.

Family Resources

Fire Hero Family Network

Fire Hero Families can provide unique support to one another. Simply connecting with someone who has lost a firefighter can offer a sense of hope.

Survivor Benefits

Family Benefits

The NFFF has conducted extensive researchto identify the range of benefits available to survivors of firefighters who died in the line of duty.

Fire Hero Family Winter Retreat & Tree Lighting

Join other Fire Hero Families at the Family Winter Retreat focused on fellowship, self-care, and giving back during the holidays.