Handling a Line-of-Duty Death
Report a Line-of-Duty Death The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is committed to providing support to family members and fire departments of firefighters who died in the line-of-duty. Call (866) 736-5868 The resources provided are intended to help guide family members and fire departments through the difficult aftermath of a line-of-duty death. Criteria for Inclusion on […]
Kenneth M. Hedrick Memorial Scholarship Fund for Children of Fallen Firefighters

The Kenneth M. Hedrick Memorial Scholarship Fund for Children of Fallen Firefighters is designed to provide scholarships that satisfy the full four-year cost of college tuition and books. Awards are based on an evaluation of academic achievement and financial need and are available to students pursuing a major in the field of public safety. The […]
Engine Company 5 Foundation

The Engine Company 5 Foundation offers financial assistance for post-secondary education and training to children and stepchildren of firefighters honored at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg, MD.
How to Apply for NFFF Scholarships
Family members who apply for the Foundation’s Sarbanes Scholarship Program will be considered for several partner programs. You only need to complete one scholarship application to be considered for our partner programs. The NFFF Sarbanes Scholarship Program Spouses, life partners, children, and stepchildren of firefighters honored at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial are eligible to apply for […]
Alan Patrick Sondej Memorial Scholarship Fund for Families of Fallen Firefighters

The Alan Patrick Sondej Memorial Scholarship Fund for Families of Fallen Firefighters is the first NFFF scholarship fund that is designed to provide scholarships that satisfy the full four year cost of college tuition, books and, where possible, room and board.
Roanoke County Survivor Benefits

Updated April 2015 NON-PROFIT OR PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS Contact: Roanoke Valley Firefighters Foundation 3622 Brambleton Ave., S.W. Roanoke, VA 24018 Phone: (540) 339-9391 E-mail: [email protected] The Foundation covers any active FIRE-EMS provider, who serves a public governmental agency in the Cities of Roanoke and Salem, and the Counties of Roanoke, Bedford, Botetourt and Franklin, and provides […]
Franklin County Survivor Benefits

Updated April 2015 NON-PROFIT OR PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS Contact: Roanoke Valley Firefighters Foundation 3622 Brambleton Ave., S.W. Roanoke, VA 24018 Phone: (540) 339-9391 E-mail: [email protected] The Foundation covers any active FIRE-EMS provider, who serves a public governmental agency in the Cities of Roanoke and Salem, and the Counties of Roanoke, Bedford, Botetourt and Franklin, and provides […]
Botetourt County Survivor Benefits

Updated April 2015 NON-PROFIT OR PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS Contact: Roanoke Valley Firefighters Foundation 3622 Brambleton Ave., S.W. Roanoke, VA 24018 Phone: (540) 339-9391 E-mail: [email protected] The Foundation covers any active FIRE-EMS provider, who serves a public governmental agency in the Cities of Roanoke and Salem, and the Counties of Roanoke, Bedford, Botetourt and Franklin, and provides […]
Bedford County Survivor Benefits

Updated April 2015 NON-PROFIT OR PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS Contact: Roanoke Valley Firefighters Foundation 3622 Brambleton Ave., S.W. Roanoke, VA 24018 Phone: (540) 339-9391 E-mail: [email protected] The Foundation covers any active FIRE-EMS provider, who serves a public governmental agency in the Cities of Roanoke and Salem, and the Counties of Roanoke, Bedford, Botetourt and Franklin, and provides […]
City of Salem Survivor Benefits

Updated April 2015 NON-PROFIT OR PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS Contact: Roanoke Valley Firefighters Foundation 3622 Brambleton Ave., S.W. Roanoke, VA 24018 Phone: (540) 339-9391 E-mail: [email protected] The Foundation covers any active FIRE-EMS provider, who serves a public governmental agency in the Cities of Roanoke and Salem, and the Counties of Roanoke, Bedford, Botetourt and Franklin, and provides […]
City of Roanoke Survivor Benefits

Updated April 2015 NON-PROFIT OR PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS Contact: Roanoke Valley Firefighters Foundation 3622 Brambleton Ave., S.W. Roanoke, VA 24018 Phone: (540) 339-9391 E-mail: [email protected] The Foundation covers any active FIRE-EMS provider, who serves a public governmental agency in the Cities of Roanoke and Salem, and the Counties of Roanoke, Bedford, Botetourt and Franklin, and provides […]
Other Educational Assistance Programs
In addition to the Foundation’s scholarship programs, survivors of fallen firefighters may be eligible for educational assistance from other programs. Please contact these agencies and organizations directly for information. Public Safety Officers’ Educational Assistance Program Department of Justice » Who is eligible for PSOEA? Provides support for higher education expenses through an established monthly allowance for eligible […]