The names of 204 firefighters who died in the line of duty will be added to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial during the 45th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, May 2–3, 2026, as families, fire service leaders and communities across the country gather to honor their lives and sacrifice.

The congressionally established National Fallen Firefighters Memorial, located on the campus of the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, Maryland, serves as the nation’s official monument honoring firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Newly honored firefighters are permanently added to the memorial each year during Memorial Weekend. Hosted by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), the annual Memorial Weekend brings hundreds of Fire Hero families, fire service leaders, government officials and supporters together for ceremonies of remembrance, reflection and national tribute.

“The loss of these 204 fallen firefighters is felt most deeply by the families and loved ones left behind. They were parents, partners, colleagues and friends who will forever be remembered for their bravery and their devotion to duty,” said National Fallen Firefighters Foundation CEO Victor Stagnaro.

“During the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, we will add their names to the National Memorial, ensuring they are remembered by a grateful nation.” This year’s honorees, known as the Roll of Honor, include 97 lost in 2025 and 107 from previous years.

“For 45 years, this weekend has allowed us to collectively pause to reflect and remember those who always answered the call to protect our communities without hesitation,” said Troy Markel, Chair of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Board of Directors.

“As we honor their lives, this moment is also about giving their families and departments our unwavering support. We stand tall beside them with gratitude and respect. Their Fire Hero will never be forgotten.”

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

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Take a look at this collection of products that are going to be on the FDIC International 2026 show floor.

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Orange County fire crews battled a three-alarm fire in Stanton Wednesday afternoon that started at a row of detached garages before spreading to an apartment complex.

Residents were evacuated from the complex, and no injuries were reported.

According to Orange County Fire Authority Capt. Greg Barta, the fire was first reported at 11:15 a.m. in the 750 block of Katella Avenue.

Sky5’s Rich Prickett was above the scene shortly after noon as units burned. Capt. Barta said the fire started somewhere in the garage area behind the apartments before spreading to units.

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VIDEO: A commercial structure in Auburn burned in a fire late Tuesday night. Valley Regional Fire Authority firefighters responded to reports of a fire at A Street Southeast and 29th Street Southeast about 11:31 p.m. Crews extinguished the fire about 1:15 a.m. Wednesday.

Footage taken by a KING 5 crew at the scene at the Oldcastle Infrastructure property appeared to show a structure that collapsed in the fire. Smoke was also visible about 2:30 a.m. Oldcastle Infrastructure provides concrete utility products for communications, stormwater, energy and other infrastructure projects. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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Lt. Paramedic Cody Scott Traber went above and beyond to help his fellow first responders during his 18 years of service in Spokane County Fire District 9. Matthew Vinci, the district’s fire chief, said Wednesday that he has come to learn the kind of “leader and person” Traber was. “He was known for his calm presence under pressure, his unwavering commitment to patient care and his willingness to mentor and train others,” Vinci said. “His dedication to the fire service, his passion for taking care of his team and his commitment to his wonderful family continue to live on through the men and women of Fire District 9, who honor his legacy every day.”

The Washington State Transportation Commission voted unanimously on Wednesday to rename the bridge where Traber died in his honor. The Washington State Department of Transportation will erect signage reflecting the new name “as soon as possible,” according to the resolution adopted by the commission. “In the fire service, we hold a sacred commitment to never forget those who make the ultimate sacrifice,” Vinci said. “Naming this bridge in Cody’s honor ensures that that commitment is upheld in a meaningful and lasting way. Our Fire District will never forget Lt. Cody Traber.”

Traber was hired at the district months after Nathan Jeffries, now the assistant fire chief, and they formed an instant bond when “all eyes were on the two new hires.” Traber was known for trying to get his fellow firefighters to parties, days at the lake or to help with home or car repairs or for other occasions. “That is just who Cody was,” Jeffries said. “It speaks to his personal character and how he treated everyone. He wanted to help, and he cared about everyone around him.” Jeffries estimated that, as a drillmaster for the Rattlesnake Ridge Recruit School, Traber trained more than 700 volunteers, many of whom have gone on to serve as full-time firefighters throughout the state.

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