Fallen Firefighters Live Broadcast on Dish Network

Release Date: October 7, 2005

Emmitsburg, MD - The United States Fire Administration (USFA) and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation were advised today that the 2005 Candlelight and Memorial Services will be broadcast live on Dish Network's Channel 206. Dish Network is providing these services in coordination with WITF of Harrisburg, and the USFA's EENET network, so that all firefighters throughout the nation might witness these events as they happen. Individuals wishing to view the ceremonies should check their local listings. The 2005 Remembrance Ceremonies, honoring the 107 firefighters who gave their lives in 2004, will also be available on a number of local cable NATOA (Public, Education, and Governmental) stations throughout the nation. Once again, interested viewers should check their local listings.

All times below are Eastern Daylight Time.

Live Broadcast Times (EDT)

2005 Fallen Firefighters Luminary Service

Saturday, October 8, 2005
(6:00pm-9:00pm EDT)

2005 Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service

Sunday, October 9, 2005
(10:00am -1:30pm EDT)

 

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