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Memorial Monday
Memorial Monday

Memorial Monday — Remembering Boston’s Maverick Square Fire

On November 15, 1942, six Boston firefighters died in a collapse at a five-alarm building fire.
NFFF Season to Give
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Two Generous Matches for #FireHeroTuesday

The Greater Tucson Fire Foundation and The Presto Foundation have both stepped up with matching donations for this special day of giving.
Lithium-ion Battery Safety
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Fire Safety Research Institute Reminds Holiday Shoppers to Take C.H.A.R.G.E. of Battery Safety When Purchasing and Using Lithium-ion Battery-Powered Devices

As holiday wish lists fill with the latest tech gadgets, the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI), part of UL Research Institutes, reminds shoppers of the ...
2024 - 2025 scholarship recipients
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Empowering Futures: Announcing the 2024-2025 Scholarship Program Recipients

This year’s 59 scholarship recipients were awarded $538,893 – bringing the total scholarships awarded since 1997 to nearly $7 million.
First Responders Day 2024 - Kidneys for First Responders
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Heroes Helping Heroes

It's National First Responders Day. On this special day, we recognize paramedics, EMTs, firefighters, police officers, 911 operators, and countless other first responders for their ...
Memorial Monday
Memorial Monday

Memorial Monday — Remembering Acting Battalion Chief George A. Jacques and Firefighter Frederick W. Herrmann

Acting Battalion Chief George A. Jacques and Firefighter Frederick W. Herrmann died of asphyxiation on October 28, 1938 after fighting a basement fire the night ...
Sara Jahnke Receives NFFF’s Glatfelter Distinguished Service Award
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Firefighter Health Researcher Sara Jahnke Receives NFFF’s Glatfelter Distinguished Service Award

Dr. Jahnke was presented with the Glatfelter Award by Chair Markel during the recent Science to the Station NERDSTOCK 2024 powered by FRCE (First Responder ...
2024 U.S. Fire Administrator’s Summit on Fire Prevention and Control
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2024 U.S. Fire Administrator’s Summit on Fire Prevention and Control

Watch the 2024 U.S. Fire Administrator’s Summit on Fire Prevention and Control which took place on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.