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Medal of Valor
Foundation News

Medal of Valor: Nominate Public Safety Officers for Acts of Bravery

Recognize public safety officers’ acts of bravery: submit nominations for the Medal of Valor by July 31, 2024, by 5:00 pm ET.
Fire Service Programs News

NFFF Joins Effort to Prevent “Single Stairway” Exits

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has joined other major fire service groups in opposing the efforts in some jurisdictions to reduce the number of required ...
Memorial Monday
Memorial Monday

Memorial Monday — LaSalle Hotel Fire Kills 60 Civilians and 1 Firefighter in Chicago

Battalion Chief Eugene T. Freemon of the Chicago Fire Department died of smoke inhalation on June 5, 1946 after searching for victims in a fire ...
National Fire Data Week 2024
Fire Service Programs News

Welcome to National Fire Data Week 2024

National Fire Data Week is an initiative by the United States Fire Administration to emphasize the importance of a data-driven approach in fire safety, protection, ...
2023 Kids Camp
Family Programs

Four Ways NFFF Supports Families of Fallen Firefighters

You might think of the annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend or the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial on the grounds of the National Emergency Training ...
Memorial Monday
Memorial Monday

Memorial Monday — Remembering Firefighter Glen Thorpe

Firefighter Glen Thorpe, age 26, of the New London Fire Department died after being struck by a train on the way back from a call ...
Foundation News

Challenge Coins: Each one has a story – Share your story with us

There are many versions of the origin of the use and symbolism of challenge coins.
Family Programs

Chief Joanne Rund Announced as NFFF’s Director of Family Programs

Chief Joanne Rund, the first permanent female fire chief in Baltimore County’s history, is bringing her extensive leadership and fire service knowledge to the Family ...