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2016 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

A National Tribute to 112 Fire Service Heroes

The U.S. Fire Service honored the lives of 79 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2015 and 33 firefighters who died in previous years during the 35th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service on Sunday, October 9.
» View the 2016 Roll of Honor
» Sign the Virtual Remembrance Banner
» Download the Remembrance Book
» Watch Hero Tributes

National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

» Join a Nationwide Tribute for Fallen Firefighters
» Congressional Flag Presentation Honors Fallen Firefighters
» National Fallen Firefighers Memorial Weekend Offsite News
» For the Media: Press Releases, Streaming, Additional Info

View & Download: The 2016 Candlelight and Memorial Services

NFFF and The First Responder Center Job Opportunities

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and its recently created affiliate, The First Responder Center of Excellence, are currently accepting letters of interest and resumes for multiple positions.

news

Travis DeFlumere is climbing. Are you?

Travis DeFlumere, son of fallen firefighter Captain Albert “Foxie” DeFlumere, is participating in the Virtual Climb during the National Stair Climb for Fallen Firefighters.
» National Stair Climb for Fallen Firefighters
» Help honor our nation’s fallen firefighters

A sacred place to honor sacrifices made many years ago

The Pre-1981 section allows families, friends, and organizations to memorialize these firefighters by purchasing personalized bricks in this distinctive area of the Walk of Honor®.
» More about the Pre-1981 Walk of Honor®

Firehouse Expo Stair Climb Remembers Fallen Firefighters

On October 21, 2016, 195 participants climbed in the Firehouse Expo Stair Climb at Nissan Stadium to honor the fallen firefighters of 9/11.

Three Recognized with the Arthur J. Glatfelter Distinguished Service Award

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation honored Gerard F. Scannell, Chief A. Marvin Gibbons and Hal Bruno with its Arthur J. Glatfelter Distinguished Service Award for their outstanding support of the NFFF’s mission.

events

VCOS Symposium in the Sun 2016

November 10-13, 2016
Hilton Clearwater Beach – Clearwater Beach, FL
» 2016 VCOS Memorial Stair Climb & 5K Walk

2016 National Fallen Firefighters Holiday Tree Lighting

December 8, 2016
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Chapel
Each year the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation decorates Holiday Trees in memory of our fallen firefighters.
» Send an ornament for your fallen hero

Fallen Firefighters Memorial Golf

May – November 2016
Locations Across the U.S.
Now in its 13th year, the golf program has grown to over 30 tournaments that help the NFFF support survivors of fallen firefighters.
» Find a Golf Tournament Near You

9/11 Memorial Stair Climbs

April – November 2016
Locations Across the U.S.
The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climbs are not timed races, but a way for everyone to remember America’s fallen firefighters.
» Find a Stair Climb Near You