National Firefighters Week 2024 Events. This annual tribute will commemorate 89 firefighters who lost their lives while on duty in 2023, along with 137 firefighters who passed away in prior years, the foundation stated. During fire prevention week, we honor our first responders and firefighters for keeping us safe.

Read the 2024 roll of honor to learn more about the firefighters who died in 2023 and in previous years who will be honored at the national fallen firefighters memorial. This weekend serves as an opportunity for us to unite as a nation and pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate.