However, to me it isn't that you climb or even how you climb...it is that you take the time to remember...take the time to share with younger firefighters, friends, and family about the sacrifices made on that day.
Read More »Firefighter Helps Save A Life After Honoring His Late Father at the NFFF Memorial Service
This past weekend was the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation 34th Annual Memorial Service. After the service, Brody Channel, a firefighter from Little Rock (AR), stopped on I-270 to assist a Police Officer with saving the life of a young child.
Read More »Watch the NFFF Memorial Weekend Live
Watch the NFFF Memorial Candlelight Vigil and Memorial Service live.
Read More »National Stair Climb for Fallen Firefighters – Oct. 10th
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is hosting the 1st ever National Stair Climb for Fallen Firefighters at Citi Field October 10th. The event is presented by United Technologies and has many sponsors supporting the NFFF and firefighters across our great Nation.
Read More »2014 NFFF Memorial Weekend. 107 Firefighters Added to the Memorial
Coverage of the 2014 National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Memorial Weekend
Read More »Watch the 2014 NFFF Memorial Service Live at 10 am This Morning
Watch the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation 2014 Memorial Service. It is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. ET today (Sunday). Thanks to WUSA9.com and VISTA Worldlink.
Read More »The Bunker Drill Challenge…What is it? Who Does it Benefit?
Leatherhead Mafia (FB - site) created the Bunker Drill Challenge. What a great and novel idea. This challenge doesn't only raise money for the NFFF, but it also gets you gearing up quickly (training) and only takes a minute.
Read More »The Connection Between the Ice Bucket Challenge and the Cold Water Challenge
I have been watching the Ice Bucket Challenge trend and I can't help think that the fire service trended it first. It isn't a big deal, I just thought I would explain a little bit about this years CWC and IBC. The truth of the matter is that several charities got a lot of funds they weren't expecting due to these challenges going viral.
Read More »Returning to a Table Near You: Distant Cellars Tribute Red Wine Blend Supporting the NFFF
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and Distant Cellars are proud to announce the release of the 2011 Tribute Red Wine Blend. Only 500 cases of this full bodied red wine blend were made. It goes on sale for $28 a bottle on May 1 st , 2014 on the winery’s website, www.distantcellars.com.
Read More »Winner – Support For The Long Haul. Specialist Noel Bossen Won The Firefighter Inspired Pierce/NFFF Ford F-150
Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, presented Specialist Noel Bossen of Fort Bliss, Texas, a customized pickup truck as the winner in its Support for the Long Haul program to benefit the NFFF.
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