Memorial Weekend

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2024 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

Each year, the Foundation sponsors the official national tribute to all firefighters who died in the line of duty during the previous year. Thousands attend the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

Paying Tribute

2025 Roll of Honor

Read the 2025 Roll of Honor to learn more about the 70 firefighters who died in 2024 and 70 in previous years who were honored at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial.

Watch the 2025 Candlelight & Memorial Services on Demand

2025 Memorial Weekend Playlist

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National Fallen Firefighters Candlelight and Memorial Services Live Stream

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation will broadcast the National Candlelight and Memorial Services via satellite and live on the web.

Watch the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation broadcast the National Candlelight and Memorial Services via satellite and live on the web.

#FireHero2025

The entire weekend was an indescribable weekend for me. The amount of love and respect shown to me throughout the entire weekend was outstanding and a feeling I have never experienced.

Memorial Weekend News

2025 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

2025 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend Events Moved Under Cover

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 ...
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Honoring Their Legacy, One Flag at a Time

In a powerful gesture of remembrance, every Fire Hero Family receives a flag flown over the Capitol and Memorial—raised in tribute and folded with love ...
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2025 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

Together We Remember: National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, May 3–4, 2025

Memorial Weekend is more than an event—it’s a national moment of reflection. Join us in person or virtually May 3–4 to honor the fallen.
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Congressional Flag Ceremony 2025

National Fallen Firefighters Congressional Flag Ceremony Conducted on Capitol Hill

On Monday, April 7th, leaders of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus presented 140 American flags flown over the U.S. Capitol to the National Fallen Firefighters ...
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