The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Leonard, Vice President of Motorola Solutions Sales and Services, Inc. for the Mid-Atlantic region to the Foundation’s Board of Directors.

Mr. Leonard joined Motorola in 2001 and currently oversees strategic business development, customer advocacy and talent development in the Mid-Atlantic region. He has made significant contributions in furthering Motorola’s goals to expand its reach within the wireless communications and public safety software industry by delivering technology solutions that support First Responders.

Additionally, he is active in several national and local public safety technology related associations such as the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO), The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), and International Wireless Communications (IWCE). Mr. Leonard also sits on the Board at the Philadelphia Police Foundation, the Montgomery County Maryland Chamber of Commerce and the Washington DC Police Foundation.

“We are very pleased to have Michael join the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s Board of Directors. His insights and experiences in the public safety sector will enhance our mission and help the Foundation connect with more people and organizations in the fire service and beyond,” says Chief Dennis Compton, NFFF’s Chairman of the Board.

Due to the lapse of funding causing a Federal Government shutdown, the campus of the National Emergency Training Center (NETC) in Emmitsburg, Maryland, the home of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial, is closed to the public. Until the shutdown is resolved we ask for everyone’s patience and understanding.  

Until the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) can resume normal operations at our Emmitsburg office, the following measures are in effect: 

• Any mail being sent to the Foundation’s Emmitsburg address should be sent to:   PO Drawer 498 Emmitsburg, MD 21727 

• Any package deliveries that do not ship to a PO Box should be shipped to the Foundation’s Crofton office address at:   National Fallen Firefighters Foundation 2130 Priest Bridge Drive, Suite 6 Crofton, MD 21114 

• Visitors will not be allowed on campus, including visits to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial. 

We appreciate everyone’s support and understanding and we wish everyone a Happy Holiday!