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May 4-5, 2024
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NFFF IC-to-IC Discussion – Howard County Residential Structure Fire (MD)

This discussion features Chief John Butler, who recalls the line-of-duty death of Lt. Nathan “Nate” Flynn on July 23, 2018 at a residential structure fire. ...
Grief in Progress​
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Gratitude Tour: From Sea to Shining Sea

Juliann Ashcraft and her husband Andrew were twenty-somethings with four young children when he died in the line of duty in Prescott, Arizona on ...
International Firefighters' Day 2022
International Firefighters Day

Join with the NFFF on May 4th for International Firefighters’ Day

This is a worldwide day to recognize those men and women of the fire service for their dedication to public service and bravery in keeping ...
NFFF Connect
Fire Service Programs News

NFFF IC-to-IC Discussion – Sun Prairie Natural Gas Explosion (WI)

This discussion features Chief Chris Garrison, of the Sun Prairie Fire Department (WI), who recalls a natural gas explosion that resulted in the line-of-duty-death of ...
Memorial Monday
Memorial Monday

Memorial Monday – Davidson Theatre Fire (WI)

Nine Milwaukee firefighters died in a collapse at the Davidson Theatre Fire on April 9, 1894.
Grief in Progress​
Family Programs

Following in the Footsteps of Service

Fire Hero family members often continue their loved one’s commitment to service. This episode focuses on two daughters of fallen firefighters who both lost their ...
Memorial Monday
Memorial Monday

Memorial Monday – Quackenbush Warehouse Fire (NJ)

Five Paterson firefighters died in a wall collapse at a 4-alarm fire at the Quackenbush Warehouse on March 12,1938.
Karl Ristow to Receive NFFF Glatfelter Distinguished Service Award
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Longtime Fire Service Leader Karl Ristow to Receive NFFF Glatfelter Distinguished Service Award

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) is recognizing Chief Karl Ristow, CFO, as the newest recipient of the organization’s Arthur J. Glatfelter Distinguished Service Award.