The Whelen Everyday Champion program celebrates acts of bravery, exceptional valor, and community service.

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The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and the St. Louis Fire Department are co-hosting the 2024 Firefighter Life Safety Summit on August 27-29, 2024 in St. Louis, Missouri. 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the groundbreaking fire service gathering that launched the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives. Over the past two decades, these initiatives have served […]

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As the use of therapy dogs in fire departments continues to grow, so do their impacts on the well-being of individuals and the community. Their presence brings solace, strength, and a wagging tail to those most needing it—so they, in turn, can better serve their community.

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The Kids Camp is not just a typical summer camp but a blend of traditional camp activities with specialized programs to address the emotional needs of grieving children.

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The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant programs deliver crucial federal support to fire departments across the nation. This critical funding helps to keep our nation’s communities—and the firefighters who protect them—safe.

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We receive donations by mail, via phone calls made to us, or through our website: www.firehero.org. If you have questions for the NFFF or would like to make a donation,  please contact us.

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Recognize public safety officers’ acts of bravery: submit nominations for the Medal of Valor by July 31, 2024, by 5:00 pm ET.

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The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has joined other major fire service groups in opposing the efforts in some jurisdictions to reduce the number of required exit stairwells and permit a single means of egress in multifamily buildings up to six stories.

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Battalion Chief Eugene T. Freemon of the Chicago Fire Department died of smoke inhalation on June 5, 1946 after searching for victims in a fire at the LaSalle Hotel.

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National Fire Data Week is an initiative by the United States Fire Administration to emphasize the importance of a data-driven approach in fire safety, protection, and prevention. This year, NFDW will focus entirely on NERIS, as one the top priorities for enhancing data strategies.

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