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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
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
Memorial Weekend News

A National Tribute to 112 Fire Heroes

On October 9, 2016, 112 firefighters who died in the line of duty were officially honored at the 35th Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service ...
October 20, 2016
Memorial Weekend News

Inclement weather forces National Fallen Firefighters Candlelight Service to move to new location

It will be held next door to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial at the National Shrine of Elizabeth Ann Seton, the Basilica of the Daughters ...
October 7, 2016
Memorial Weekend News

Congressional Flag Presentation Honors Nation’s Fallen Firefighters

Leaders of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus will present 112 American flags for families being honored at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend.
September 26, 2016
2016 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
Memorial Weekend News

112 Fallen Firefighters to be honored at National Memorial on Sunday, October 9

Join the U.S. Fire Service in honoring the lives of 79 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2015 and 33 firefighters who ...
September 14, 2016
Memorial Weekend News

Arkansas Firefighter/EMT, Survivor Helps Save Child’s Life After National Memorial Service

Less than four hours after shaking hands with President Barack Obama at the NFFF 2015 Memorial Service, Firefighter Brody Channell helped save a child's life. ...
October 7, 2015
Memorial Weekend News

President Obama honors 87 firefighters who died in the line of duty

The President spoke of bravery and courage that is instinctive among all firefighters, who are willing to walk through fire to save a stranger’s life. ...
October 7, 2015
Memorial Weekend News

Severe Weather Forecast Forces National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend to New Locations

Due to the inclement weather in the Mid-Atlantic region, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) is reverting to backup locations for this weekend’s ceremonies to ...
October 1, 2015
Memorial Weekend News

President to deliver remarks at National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service

The President will honor 84 heroic firefighters who have died in the line of duty in 2014 and three firefighters who died in previous years. ...
September 30, 2015
Memorial Weekend News

2015 Memorial Weekend Offsite News

Read more stories on the web related to the 2014 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend.
September 23, 2015

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