Fire Hero Families from across the United States will gather in Emmitsburg, Maryland, on May 3–4, 2025, for the 44th Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend.
Because of the weather forecast, both the Candlelight Service on Saturday, May 3rd at 7:30 pm and the National Memorial Service on Sunday, May 4th at 10:00 am will now take place under a tent at the National Emergency Training Center, where the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial is located. Parking will be available at Liberty Mountain Resort.
All people entering the campus will be screened through a metal detector or with a handheld wand. Weapons of any kind, alcohol, and drugs—including marijuana—are strictly prohibited.
The 2025 Red Helmet Ride has been canceled.
The Memorial grounds will remain closed to the public throughout the weekend and will reopen for visitors on Friday, May 9 at 7:00 am Eastern Time. Visitors may also view the Memorial virtually by using our live webcam.
This year, the national tribute will honor 70 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2024, along with 70 firefighters who died in previous years. Each firefighter’s name will be added to a bronze plaque that becomes a permanent part of the National Memorial.
Event Details:
Saturday, May 3 – Candlelight Service
Families will gather at 7:30 pm for a meaningful service that includes the sharing of the Remembrance Candle, a symbol of hope and unity for all who have lost a firefighter. The service will be led by Captain Garon Mosby of the St. Louis Fire Department, who serves as the department’s Public Information Officer.
The service will be livestreamed beginning at 7:00 pm on the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Sunday, May 4 – National Memorial Service
The Memorial Service begins at 10:00 am as the nation shows its respect and gratitude to fallen firefighters and their families. Each family will receive an American flag, a badge, and a rose in honor of their loved one. The service will be hosted by actor Jeremy Holm, son of retired Fire Chief T. Dean Holm from Colorado.
The livestream will begin at 9:30 am on Facebook and YouTube channel.
