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
Read the 2026 Roll of Honor to learn more about the 97 firefighters who died in 2025 and 107 in previous years who were honored at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial.
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.
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Watch the 2026 Candlelight & Memorial Services on Demand
2026 Memorial Weekend Playlist
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Memorial Weekend News
204 Fallen Firefighters to Be Added to National Memorial During 45th Annual Tribute
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend to Proceed on U.S. Fire Administration Campus
Congressional Fire Services Caucus, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Conduct Flag Ceremony on Capitol Hill
NFFF Update on 2026 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
Landmarks Across America to Glow Red Honoring Fallen Firefighters Ahead of National Memorial Weekend
National Fire Sprinkler Association Lends Support to National Fallen Firefighters Foundation: Re-Open National Fire Academy for Memorial Weekend
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.