Lesson learned on the 20th Anniversary of 9-11: Frontline workers need long-term investments in mental health support

– Twenty years later, I still remember what trauma looked like etched on the faces of firefighters at the World Trade Center site when a team from the NFFF and I arrived on scene September 12, 2001. It’s not something you can ever forget. READ


9/11 20 Years Later

– The 9/11 20 Years Later delivers a powerful and inspiring message of resilience through the words of those who were there, those who lived through and participated in the department’s rebuilding, and those who carry on the department’s highest tradition of commitment to service. READ


After the Fire Podcast – Episode 9

– In the third episode of this three-part series on the FDNY Father's Day Fire, we are joined by the wives of Lieutenant John Downing, Firefighter Brian Fahey, and Firefighter Harry Ford.  READ


Rainbow Valley Fire Department

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to Promote Kartoon Channel! Series “Rainbow Valley Fire Department” as Educational Tool

– The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation continues to spread fire safety and prevention education awareness by joining forces with Genius Brands International's Kartoon Channel! and its Rainbow Valley Fire Department series. Together, kids, parents and educators will heed the call to action to be a hero and save lives through learning important lessons presented in the series. The Foundation will promote the series through multiple points of distribution to their network as an entertaining, free resource to be used while educating kids on the importance of fire safety and prevention. READ


After the Fire Podcast – Episode 8

– In the second episode of this three-part series on the FDNY Father's Day Fire, we discuss a Queens taxpayer fire that erupted into a 5-alarm fire claiming the lives of three firefighters Lieutenant John Downing, Firefighter Brian Fahey, and Firefighter Harry Ford.  READ


After the Fire Podcast – Episode 7

– In this three-part series on the FDNY Father's Day Fire, we discuss a Queens taxpayer fire that erupted into a 5-alarm fire claiming the lives of three firefighters Lieutenant John Downing, Firefighter Brian Fahey, and Firefighter Harry Ford.  READ


National Firefighter Registry Updates

– Read the latest news from the National Firefighter Registry including updates on Covid-19, the National Firefighter Registry Subcommittee Meeting, Dr. Steven M. Moffatt, National Firefighter Cancer Symposium, and the next steps for the National Firefighter Registry. READ


Responding to Violent Incidents 2.0

Responding to Violent Incidents 2.0 Now Available on the Fire Hero Learning Network

– The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) has re-launched its Fire Hero Learning Network course relating to the national response to violent incidents. The new course, Responding to Violent Incidents 2.0, is a self-paced program that adds information on response to civil unrest and public assembly events, material from the NFPA 3000: Standard for an Active Shooter Hostile Event Response (ASHER) program, and Tactical Emergency Casualty Care. READ


Legacies in Leadership

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Launches “Legacies in Leadership” Website

– The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is proud to announce the “Legacies in Leadership” website, which contains thoughts and advice from the past and present fire service leaders to the next generation of fire service influencers.
» Visit www.legaciesinleadership.com READ


International Firefighters’ Day

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Observes International Firefighters’ Day 2021

– The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation will celebrate International Firefighters’ Day on May 4, 2021. We invite communities, businesses, fire departments, and media to join us in celebrating and highlighting the great work firefighters do every day, and to thank them for all that they do to keep us safe.
» Get Involved READ