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Scholarships 2021-2022
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2021-2022 NFFF Scholarship Applications Accepted Online

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s scholarship programs, enable spouses, life partners, children, and stepchildren of our fallen firefighters pursue their educational and career goals. <a ...
Memorial Monday
Memorial Monday

Memorial Monday – Louisville Recreation Center Fire

Three firefighters were killed in a roof collapse after a backdraft occurred at a Louisville recreation center fire on December 17, 1960.
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National First Responder Covid-19 Grant Relief Program

The National First Responder Covid-19 Grant Relief Program has been established to provide financial support to first responders and their families in need during the ...
Senator Paul Sarbanes
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Remembering Senator Paul Sarbanes

As a five-term U.S. Senator, Paul Sarbanes paved for the way for Congress to create the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) in 1992. Previously, Senator ...
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Watch the 2020 Virtual Fire Hero Family Tree Lighting

Each year the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation decorates holiday trees in memory of all fallen firefighters. These beautiful trees are on display in the National ...
Family Programs

Santa Claus Delivered

By Mark Steffy, Son of Edward Steffy (2011-PA) When I was young, one of the things I always looked forward to at Christmas was my ...
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Coping with the Holidays and Survivors’ Night Before Christmas

It's that time of year again—holidays, shopping, songs, food, parties. Memories, dread, sadness, obligations, forced cheer. Wherever you are in your own journey, it’s good ...
Memorial Monday
Memorial Monday

Memorial Monday – Wichita Commercial Roof Collapse

An auto dealership roof collapse killed the fire chief, two firefighters, and chief fire inspector of the Wichita Fire Department on November 21, 1968.