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Memorial Monday
Memorial Monday
Memorial Monday—Remembering Crayton Hilburn
February 23, 2026
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Keep Fighting: Cancer Is an Invisible Threat and Fire Hero Families Are Battling Back
February 19, 2026
Jimmie Johnson Unveils “Helmet of Heroes” Tribute
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Jimmie Johnson Unveils “Helmet of Heroes” Tribute at DAYTONA 500 Honoring Fallen Firefighters in Partnership with Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, Driving Carvana No. 84
February 11, 2026
Waldorf University
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National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Announces Education Partnership with Waldorf University
January 29, 2026
Memorial Monday
Memorial Monday

Memorial Monday—Remembering the Trinity Presbyterian Church Fire

On January 12, 1951, in Montgomery, Alabama, a devastating church fire claimed the lives of Curtis D. McKinney and James (J.E.) "Peewee" Jackson.
January 26, 2026
2026–2027 NFFF Scholarship
Family Programs

Your Future Starts Here: Apply for the 2026–2027 NFFF Scholarship

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) is proud to support spouses, life partners, children, and stepchildren as they take their next steps—because your future starts ...
January 16, 2026
Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month
Fire Service Programs News

Answer the call: Help reduce cancer in the fire service

This Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, follow in the footsteps of tens of thousands of U.S. firefighters who are making an impact on firefighter health and ...
January 16, 2026
Mega-Warehouse Fire Incident Plainfield
Fire Service Programs News

NFFF and Plainfield Fire Territory to Premiere Documentary Chronicling 2022 Walmart Warehouse Fire

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s ‘When the Sky Turned Black’ captures the heroism of Plainfield firefighters and the lasting impacts of devastating distribution center blaze.
January 14, 2026
Chief Daniel Speigel
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Retired Wildwood, NJ Fire Chief to Receive National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s Prestigious Glatfelter Award

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) is proud to recognize retired Wildwood Fire Chief Daniel Speigel of New Jersey as this year’s recipient of the ...
January 8, 2026
Memorial Monday
Memorial Monday

Memorial Monday—Remembering Pearl Harbor

Remember the bravery and sacrifice of three Honolulu firefighters who ran toward danger during the attack on Pearl Harbor, giving their lives to protect others ...
December 29, 2025
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Mailing a Year-End Gift? Protect Your 2025 Tax Deduction

Before you mail your year-end donation, a new USPS postmark rule could affect whether your gift qualifies for a 2025 tax deduction—here’s what you need ...
December 22, 2025
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Congress Passes Legislation Providing Cancer Benefits to Families of Fallen Public Safety Officers

Congress has approved legislation that extends line-of-duty death and disability benefits to the families of public safety officers who have died or become permanently disabled ...
December 17, 2025