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2021 Memorial Weekend

40th Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend will be held in-person on October 2 – 3, 2021

We are honored to continue the tradition of gathering in front of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial this October to honor the brave men and ...
May 26, 2021
Honoring Fire Heroes
2020 Memorial Weekend

Adapt, Improvise, Overcome – Honoring Fire Heroes in the Time of Covid

Emmitsburg, Maryland was calmer than it should rightly have been on Saturday evening, October 3, 2020. What should have been a bustling National Fallen Firefighters ...
October 8, 2020
America's Tribute to Fallen Firefighters
2020 Memorial Weekend

COVID-19 Does Not Stop Us from Honoring Our Nation’s Fallen Firefighters

On Sunday, October 4, at 10:00 am EDT, the lives of 82 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2019 and 21 firefighters ...
September 24, 2020
Bells Across America for Fallen Firefighters 2020
2020 Memorial Weekend

Ring Out in Support for Fallen Firefighters and Their Families

Even during these extraordinary times, we find comfort and hope in coming together to support one another. This fall, communities can join us for the ...
August 27, 2020
Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters 2020
2020 Memorial Weekend

Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters to Shine Bright in 2020

Even though we cannot be together in Emmitsburg this fall for the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, it is more important than ever to show ...
August 27, 2020
2020 Memorial Weekend

2020 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend Update

Our volunteers, staff and Board of Directors evaluated many options to continue the tradition of gathering in front of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial this ...
June 30, 2020
2020 Memorial Weekend

The NFFF is Working Closely with its Partners to Make a Determination on the 2020 Memorial Weekend

Many of you may be wondering how this will impact the 2020 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend on October 3-4, 2020. At this time, ...
May 8, 2020
Memorial Weekend Highlights 2019
2019 Memorial Weekend

2019 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend Highlights

Highlights of the 2019 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend as seen through the lens of videographer Greg Guise.
October 8, 2019
2019 Memorial Weekend

119 Fallen Firefighters Honored at the 38th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service

The tolling of the bell called to order the 38th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service on October 6, 2019, in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Thousands traveled from ...
October 7, 2019
2019 Memorial Weekend

What Does It Take to Get Ready for the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend?

Enjoy this glimpse of just some of the crews who are setting up for the 2019 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend.
October 4, 2019
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
2019 Memorial Weekend

119 Fallen Firefighters to Be Honored at National Memorial on Sunday, October 6

The 38th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service will be held Sunday, October 6, 2019, to honor 92 firefighters who died in the line of duty ...
September 24, 2019
6th Annual Congressional Flag Ceremony
2019 Memorial Weekend

6th Annual Congressional Flag Presentation Ceremony Honors 119

On the morning of September 17, 2019, leaders from the United States Congress and the fire service, loved ones of fallen firefighters, a Recruit Class ...
September 17, 2019

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