This year, the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend is taking place on May 4th and 5th in Emmitsburg, MD. That’s when a grateful nation will honor 226 fallen fire service heroes—who were not only firefighters, but were family members, friends, colleagues, and neighbors. To show your support in your community, we urge you to help us to Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters.
The annual Memorial Weekend is the official national tribute to those firefighters who died in the line of duty during the previous year, and includes a Candlelight Service on Saturday, May 4 and the Memorial Service on Sunday, May 5. Simply swapping out regular light bulbs for red ones serves as a symbol of support and comfort to the families from across our country whose loved ones are being honored and remembered.
As in years past, the foundation is asking landmarks, buildings, families, and fire departments across the country to be part of this national remembrance.
YOU can join some of the most iconic buildings and bridges as well as hundreds of fire departments and communities in helping us honor our fallen heroes.