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2017 Memorial Weekend

National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

2017 Memorial Weekend

95 Fallen Firefighters to Be Honored at National Memorial on Sunday, October 8

The U.S. Fire Service will pay tribute to the lives of 75 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2016 and 20 firefighters ...

September 20, 2017

National Memorial

2017 Memorial Weekend

U.S. Landmarks to Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters

As dusk turns to dark during the first weekend of October, more than 30 iconic buildings and landmarks across the country will glow in respect ...

September 18, 2017

Bells Across America for Fallen Firefighters

2017 Memorial Weekend

Join a Nationwide Tribute for Fallen Firefighters

You can be part of a national tradition to honor the memories of firefighters who died in the line of duty and show your support ...

August 24, 2017

Flag Raising 2017

2017 Memorial Weekend

Flags Raised Over the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial

Honor Guard volunteered their time for two days to prepare the flags for the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, October 7-8.

August 17, 2017

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