National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF)’s Post

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation expresses our sincere gratitude to the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, and the White House for their combined efforts that resulted in Tuesday’s signing into law of the Fire Grants and Safety Act (S.870). This achievement also culminates two years of advocacy by the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI), its National Advisory Committee members, leaders of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus and committees of jurisdiction, other members of Congress, and fire departments and citizens across the United States. 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. #firehero #fireservice #firedepartment

Join us at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, WA on August 11, with your friends, family, and colleagues for the annual Seattle Mariners Firefighters Appreciation Day vs the New York Mets! For every ticket sold through this special offer, $5 will benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Plus, you can claim a limited-edition Mariners-themed firefighter duffle bag! More: https://lnkd.in/eypxRq_p #firehero #baseball #Seattle

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) has joined other major fire service groups in opposing the efforts in some jurisdictions to reduce the numberof required exit stairwells and permit a single means of egress in multifamily buildings up to six stories. Current model codes require at least two means of egress in residential occupancies above three stories. Several states have used—or are in the process of using—legislation to supersede the model safety codes, thus placing occupants and firefighters at greater risk of injury and death. “The practice of a jurisdiction opting out of a portion of a code is not just a matter of choice, it’s a decision that nullifies the whole process—and endangers the public and those who are responsible for responding to fires and other life safety hazards,” said Victor Stagnaro, NFFF’s CEO. “Codes are created with multiple factors in mind as part of a larger system to protect the public. When legislators opt out of one portion of the code, it affects other systems in an occupancy and endangers everyone who works, lives, and otherwise occupies the affected building. This should raise concern about the potential risks.” The NFFF urges state legislatures to reject efforts to circumvent the model code process and strongly supports that the established egress requirements be maintained. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eFqDKfyG #firehero

Today we celebrate U.S.! 🇺🇸 Grateful for our freedom, liberty, and independence. Happy Fourth of July everyone! Celebrate safely! Thinking of all firefighters, and first responders, working today to keep everyone safe! Stay safe all! #FireHero

Fantastic opportunity to check out cutting edge equipment! Fire departments interested in participating can apply in July to test an innovative, helmet-mounted device that aims to protect firefighters and help save lives. DHS Science and Technology Directorate Science to make innovative fire safety technology available to fire departments for real-world testing. More: https://lnkd.in/e-ajasRp #firehero

Today, July 2, is National #WildlandFirefighterDay! The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation appreciates you every day! For the firefighters and support personnel who work long hours and then rise up and do it day after day, we thank you for your service and dedication for protecting our communities and precious natural resources. #firehero #firefighter #firefighters National Interagency Fire Center

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation extends our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Firefighter Andrew Pontious, of the Los Angeles County Fire Department (CA) who died on June 14, 2024. U.S. Fire Administration fatality announcement: https://lnkd.in/eNwXKF-k #FireHero

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation extends our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Firefighter Andrew Pontious, of the Los Angeles County Fire Department (CA) who died on June 14, 2024. U.S. Fire Administration fatality announcement: https://lnkd.in/eNwXKF-k #FireHero

Congratulations Chief Frank Leeb on your retirement from New York City Fire Department! An amazing career! A win for us, and all first responders, that you are leading our affiliate organization First Responder Center for Excellence! #firehero