The names of 204 firefighters who died in the line of duty will be added to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial during the 45th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, May 2–3, 2026, as families, fire service leaders and communities across the country gather to honor their lives and sacrifice.
2024 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
2024 Memorial Weekend

A Proclamation on National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, 2024

I have often said that God made man, and then made firefighters. Their extraordinary courage embodies the best of America — with every call ...
Amelia Figueroa
2024 Memorial Weekend

Why They Volunteer

Together, we work to make sure our Fire Hero Families know that we remember.
Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters
2024 Memorial Weekend

Honoring a Fallen Hero: Leonardtown, Maryland

The residents of Leonardtown, Maryland are uniting in a powerful display of solidarity, showing their unwavering support to the family and friends of Firefighter Brice ...
Bells Across America for Fallen Firefighters 2024
2024 Memorial Weekend

Bells Across America for Fallen Firefighters: Part of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

Since the inception of the fire service, bells have served as a means to summon firefighters, communicate the type of emergency, or signal the end ...
Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters 2024
2024 Memorial Weekend

Be a Beacon of Remembrance: Light Up Red for Fallen Firefighters

This nationwide lighting on the first week of May is sponsored by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), leading up to the National Fallen Firefighters ...
2024 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
2024 Memorial Weekend

Commemorate the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend: May 4-5, 2024

Join us as we pause to honor 226 fallen firefighters during the 43rd National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend on May 4 and 5. This solemn ...