Scholarships for Fire Hero Families
NFFF’s Sarbanes Scholarship Program provides educational funding to the spouses, children, and stepchildren of fallen firefighters—helping to ensure that even if financial circumstances have changed, fire hero families can still achieve their educational dreams.
FDNY honors fallen members during 9/11 with stair climbing in Queens
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) held their annual National 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb for Fallen Firefighters in Louis Armstrong Stadium in Flushing, Queens.
Quackenbush Warehouse Fire – Paterson Fire Department’s History
This two-part podcast features Fire Chief Brian McDermott of today’s Paterson Fire Department. The interview revealed several interesting points, including Paterson’s unique approach to the rehabilitation of vacant and abandoned buildings.
Healing and Camaraderie for Kids aged 6 to 17
More than 70 children gathered in central New Jersey in June for the 2023 Hal Bruno Camp for Children of Fallen Firefighters. The campers share a common bond – they are children or siblings of firefighters honored at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial. Camp HAL is for children 4-6 years old, and Comfort Zone Camp is for youth ages 7-17. In addition to the campers’ activities, there are formal and informal sessions for parents and guardians.
Memorial Weekend ICS: Coordinating the inspiring annual event
During the weekend of May 5-7, 2023, the American fire service honored 144 dedicated servants who tragically lost their lives in the line of duty.
New Documentary: The Story of Harrisonburg Tower 1
November 14, 2020, started off just like any other day for the Harrisonburg Fire Department in Virginia. At 10:07 am, everything changed. It was what happened to Tower 1 that made this response different.
2023 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
For full coverage of the 2023 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend visit weekend.firehero.org.
Red Light, Green Light, Blue Light – The Department
The podcast is a two-part installment and tells Firefighter Puccia’s story through the recollections of the two groups most affected by his loss: his family and his department. Viewers and listeners will gain insight into Firefighter Puccia as a husband, father, and firefighter—and witness FDNY’s solid determination that we will never forget.
Red Light, Green Light, Blue Light – The Family
The podcast is a two-part installment and tells Firefighter Puccia’s story through the recollections of the two groups most affected by his loss: his family and his department. Viewers and listeners will gain insight into Firefighter Puccia as a husband, father, and firefighter—and witness FDNY’s solid determination that we will never forget.
Boyd Street: NFFF’s Compelling New Documentary
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation announces the release of Boyd Street, created in partnership with the Los Angeles City Fire Department and Full Vision Productions.
