• National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

    Emmitsburg, MD 21727

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    PO Drawer 498
    Emmitsburg, MD 21727
    http://www.firehero.org
    (301) 447‑1365

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    National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Partners with Darley for the 2025 Fire Service Thought Leadership Essay Competition
    April 7, 2025
    For the fourth year, Darley & Co. and The National Fallen Firefighters Association launch its 2025 Fire Service Thought Leadership Essay Contest.
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    Kidneys for Communities-NFFF press release
    Feb. 17, 2025
    Celebrating the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, Knox Company, and Chief Ron Siarnicki for their unwavering commitment to supporting first responders.
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    The Johnny Mac Foundation was established in honor of FDNY Firefighter John F. McNamara, who passed away in 2009 from 9/11-related cancer.
    Feb. 3, 2025
    The foundation was honored for its dedicated work supporting firefighter families through the Hal Bruno Camps for Children of Fallen Firefighters.
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    “John has been a pillar of our Fire Programs division, a steadfast leader, and a true innovator,” said NFFF CEO Victor Stagnaro.
    Dec. 16, 2024
    After several years of dedicated service to the NFFF and a distinguished 44-year career in the fire service, John Tippett has announced his retirement, effective December 20, ...
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    This award celebrates CSFD's exemplary commitment to firefighter safety, health, and wellness through innovative programs and leadership.
    Dec. 10, 2024
    CSFD's groundbreaking initiatives in behavioral health support, physical fitness programs, and comprehensive operational safety training have set a benchmark for fire service ...
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    This year's theme, 'Overcoming Resistance to Change in the Fire Service,' inspired 85 innovative essays from fire service members nationwide.
    Nov. 13, 2024
    Battalion Chief Jamie Howarth of the Anne Arundel County, MD, Fire Department earned first place honors.
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    Dr. Jahnke’s work has focused on a range of health concerns such as the health of female firefighters, firefighter mental health, and the risks to firefighters of injury, cancer, cardiovascular events, and substance use.
    Oct. 17, 2024
    Jahnke serves as director of the non-profit Center for Fire, Rescue & EMS Health Research at NDRI USA, Inc.
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    Aug. 1, 2024
    The 2024 event marks the 20th anniversary of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives.
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    Firehouse.com News
    May 21, 2024
    Co-sponsored by Pierce and the Green Bay Metro Fire Department, the 12th annual Stair Climb in Green Bay, WI, will take place Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
    National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
    May 13, 2024
    The Baltimore County Chief will oversee NFFF’s Family Programs, providing year-round services to families of firefighters honored at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial ...

    Articles & News

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    In 2019, a stair climb took place at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
    Sept. 11, 2024
    There are now NFFF-sponsored stair climbs in 41 states, with a goal of reaching at least one in every state in the near future.
    The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) named Gary Krichbaum managing director.
    Firehouse Staff
    Nov. 10, 2023
    ESO analysis of 2021 data found that almost one in five firefighters who were exposed to smoke or combustion products have no decontamination procedures documents.
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    July 3, 2023
    Registration is open for the 11th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI.
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    Feb. 14, 2022
    Mike Jerums was presented with the 2021 Emergency Vehicle Technician of the Year award during the opening ceremonies of the annual Fire Department Safety Officers Association ...
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    Feb. 14, 2022
    Billing itself as “The World’s Largest Firefighting Museum,” the Hall of Flame Museum in Phoenix celebrated its 60th anniversary in December 2021.
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    Fire Chief Michael Stanley (center) was presented with the Firefighter Hero Award by Oshkosh City Manager Mark Rohloff, and Jennifer Skolaski, who consulted with Chief Stanley on a falls prevention initiative and who nominated him for the award.
    Firehouse Staff
    Dec. 1, 2020
    Chief Michael Stanley of the City of Oshkosh, WI, Fire Department received the Firefighter Hero Award from the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and MAGLITE.
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    May 16, 2020
    Ronald Sairnicki shares tips t
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    In this new era of “mega fires,” western wildfires nearly half the size of the state of Rhode Island occur every year.
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    July 1, 2019
    Tom Harbour warns that WUI operations will be a significant component of the next decade.
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    May 1, 2019
    Shane Ray shares his story and asks readers to consider whether they will also find themselves in the world of fire politics.
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    Ronald Siarnicki
    May 1, 2015
    The parallels between quarterbacks and company officers underscore the importance of leadership

    Videos & Resources

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    Oct. 3, 2021
    Join the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation for its 40th annual memorial service honoring firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty.
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    Sept. 7, 2021
    "9/11 20 Years Later," a retrospective documentary collaboration between the NFFF, Coolwater Productions and the FDNY, premieres on Sept. 7 at 7 pm Eastern.
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    April 6, 2021
    The makers of the upcoming film "Silo," which recounts a harrowing grain entrapment rescue, will donate a portion of the proceeds to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation...
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    Sept. 1, 2020
    The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) presents its 2020 Fire Service Health & Safety Report.
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    Jan. 16, 2020
    Retired Fire Chief Robert Fling stresses the need for a cultural change on decon and cancer prevention in the NFFF's latest "Everyone Goes Home" video.
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    Jan. 3, 2020
    In the latest "Everyone Goes Home" video from the NFFF, Deputy Chief Steve Prziborowski urges all firefighters to speak up to stop unsafe operations.
    NFFF Release Safety Documentary Featuring San Diego Fire Rescue
    Dec. 31, 2017
    The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation released a new safety documentary, "San Diego Fire-Rescue: Leadership So Everyone Goes Home."
    National Fallen Firefighters Foundation - Tampa 2 Life Safety Summit
    Dec. 30, 2014
    Officers of Kentland, Md., Volunteer Fire Department talk about safety as an integral part of aggressive firefighting. They are teaming up with the National Fallen Firefighters...

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    Photo by Bill Rowe for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
    April 23, 2024
    The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation will host the 43rd National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend on May 4-5, 2024 in Emmitsburg, MD.
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    April 5, 2024
    The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s new alliance helps firefighters and families of fallen firefighters waiting for a lifesaving kidney transplant.
    National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
    Jan. 18, 2024
    The Walk of Honor now includes the Firefighter Cancer Support Network section, created to honor or remember those touched by cancer.
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    Pritchett was presented the award by the Chairman of the Glatfelter Insurance Group, Tony Campisi (l.), and the Executive Director of the NFFF, Chief Ron Siarnicki.
    Sept. 27, 2023
    NFSA Vice President/Executive Officer Vickie Pritchett was recognized for her many and varied contributions to the NFFF.
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    Aug. 29, 2023
    The Oct. 15 event will take place for the first time at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, NY, home of the U.S. Open Tennis Championships.
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    These programs provide critical funding to help fire departments secure needed equipment, training, and staffing to adequately protect their communities.
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    June 21, 2023
    Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. asked a key House panel to reauthorize the Firefighter Cancer Registry for five years at a higher funding authorization level.
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    Registration is now open for the 11th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
    Registration is now open for the Sept. 9 event, which co-sponsored by the Green Bay Metro Fire Department and Pierce Manufacturing.
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    Light Capture
    May 4, 2023
    The NFFF invites landmarks, fire and community organizations, businesses, and homes across the nation to light up red on May 4-7, 2023.