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 by a ceremonial honor guard.| National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
In 1909, Minot firefighter Tom Shields became the city's first line-of-duty death after a gasoline tank explosion during a blaze at the Daily Optic newspaper building caused injuries that claimed his life five days later.| National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
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.| National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
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 Foundation (NFFF). These flags represent each of the firefighters on the 2025 Roll of Honor, which includes 70 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2024 and 70 who died in previous years| National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), in partnership with W.S. Darley & Co., is proud to announce the launch of the 2025 Fire Service Thought Leadership Essay Contest. Now in its fourth year, this initiative challenges firefighters nationwide to explore the critical yet often overlooked mental health issue within their ranks.| National Fallen Firefighters Foundation