National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
John Tippet joined the NFFF after 44 years in the fire service, including serving as Charleston’s first deputy chief of operations following the tragic Sofa Super Store fire
A review of presidential milestone moments for the fire service – and how we can continue to advance the fire safety mission
Jahnke leads research aimed at understanding the health risks faced by firefighters and developing solutions to mitigate those risks
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has set a goal to expand the number of states participating to 50 by 2025
Climbing to honor FDNY Chief Ray Downey and the 343
From identifying your “why” to studying climb logistics, there are several factors to consider as you prepare to complete the climb in honor of fallen firefighters
Record-setting number of climbers raises $110,000 for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation at 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in Green Bay
Learn more about the history of events where participants honor the 343 fallen FDNY members by climbing the equivalent of 110 stories
The event seeks to establish a global fire service leadership network dedicated to supporting and strengthening the fire service around the world
First responders and fire departments across the country honored the fallen in person and online
Memorial Weekend events will honor the 89 firefighters who lost their lives while on duty in 2023, along with 137 firefighters who passed away in prior years
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation service in Maryland will recognize 226 firefighters and their families
FRCE’s Fire Service Occupational Cancer Alliance spotlighted four efforts to minimize occupational cancer risks
Considering how to incorporate psychology into investigations to help prevent firefighter traumatic injury and death
As NFFF liaison to the FDNY, Minogue works to support firefighters and their families – and pay forward positivity
Government officials hear testimonies about challenges involving recruitment, cancer, mental health, EVs, climate change and beyond
One retired FDNY firefighter is taking his mission to Never Forget to new heights, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with a banner that honors 9/11’s fallen firefighters
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation CEO shares his memories from Sept. 11 and beyond, plus the ongoing support for families impacted by tragedy
The leaders of eight industry organizations gathered on stage in Kansas City to share their cooperative vision for the future of the fire service
The Senate version of the DHS Appropriations bill would cut AFG and SAFER grant funding by $22 million
Call your senators about restoring the proposed $22 million in fire grant program cuts
Harrisonburg Fire Department shares how close they came to a LODD to help prevent something like it happening again
How the branches, groups and volunteers for the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend work together to support the families of fallen firefighters
The chief highlights the immense responsibility, plus the importance of support, that comes with his new role at the Foundation
Fire service leaders, families gather in Emmitsburg for the annual service
Watch this year’s tribute, which honors 79 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2022 and 65 firefighters who died in previous years
Honor guard members raised and lowered 144 U.S. flags over the National Fallen Firefighter Memorial
