3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Men Forging Ahead
Local Date: Aug 27 2023 |
Local Time: 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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.
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.
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation offers free virtual support groups to Fire Hero Family members. You must pre-register for these sessions.
Join other Fire Hero Families at the Family Winter Retreat focused on fellowship, self-care, and giving back during the holidays.
During the anniversary month of their firefighter’s death, families receive a Remembrance card written by another Fire Hero Family member.
The NFFF partners with Comfort Zone Camp to provide a bereavement camp for children of fallen firefighters.
Fire Hero family events include Wellness Conference, Hal Bruno Camp for Kids, and other special events.
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.
The NFFF offers assistance for post-secondary education/training to spouses, partners, children and stepchildren of firefighters.
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.
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.
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.
The NFFF offers assistance for post-secondary education/training to spouses, partners, children and stepchildren of firefighters.
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.
The NFFF has conducted extensive researchto identify the range of benefits available to survivors of firefighters who died in the line of duty.
Join other Fire Hero Families at the Family Winter Retreat focused on fellowship, self-care, and giving back during the holidays.
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