Important Update: Memorial Events Moved Due to Weather
Due to forecasted weather, the Candlelight Service (May 4 at 7:30 pm) and the Memorial Service (May 5 at 10:00 am) will both take place at PNC Sports Complex Arena at Mount St. Mary’s University. Parking is available onsite. The 2024 Red Helmet Ride has been canceled.
Watch the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation broadcast the National Candlelight and Memorial Services via satellite and live on the web.
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Memorial Weekend News
Bells Across America for Fallen Firefighters: Part of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
April 29, 2024
Since the inception of the fire service, bells have served as a means to summon firefighters, communicate the type of emergency, or signal the end ...
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Be a Beacon of Remembrance: Light Up Red for Fallen Firefighters
April 26, 2024
This nationwide lighting on the first week of May is sponsored by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), leading up to the National Fallen Firefighters ...
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Commemorate the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend: May 4-5, 2024
April 23, 2024
Join us as we pause to honor 226 fallen firefighters during the 43rd National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend on May 4 and 5. This solemn ...
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Watch the 2024 Candlelight & Memorial Services Live
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The entire weekend was an indescribable weekend for me. The amount of love and respect shown to me throughout the entire weekend was outstanding and a feeling I have never experienced.
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Imagery from the Previous Memorial Weekend
2023 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
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