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Honoring the memory of firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2024

Remembering the service and sacrifice of those lost this year in service to their communities

Editor’s note: Line-of-duty-deaths are reported as determined by the U.S. Fire Administration.



By FireRescue1 Staff

Firefighters put themselves on the line every day to serve and protect their communities, and to offer comfort and compassion to those in crisis. We honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and lost their lives in the line of duty.

Our thoughts are with the families, loved ones, friends and colleagues of those who selflessly gave their lives in service to their communities, this and every year.

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