Malta Ridge (NY) Fire Department RSVP pumper. HME Ahrens-Fox 1871 cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Hale DSD 1,500-gpm pump.

Streaming Begins at 9:30 a.m.; Service at 10 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time

Join the U.S. Fire Service in honoring the lives of 79 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2015 and 33 firefighters who died in previous years during the 35th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service on Sunday, October 9.

The service begins at 10:00 a.m. (ET) at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland and is open to the public. During the service, a bronze plaque bearing the names of the fallen will be officially added to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial. These firefighters will also be remembered in a special Candlelight Service on Saturday, October 8 at 6:30 p.m. (ET).

Although the number of firefighters honored this year is higher than in recent years, the number of line-of-duty deaths that occurred in 2015 is actually lower. The increase reflects the new ruling that Public Safety Officer Benefits recognize deaths caused by illnesses from 9/11 as line-of-duty. This year, the names of 22 FDNY members who died before 2015 and two who died in 2015 from 9/11-related illnesses will be added to the Memorial.

“The Federal Government conducted a thorough review to ensure that deaths related to 9/11 illnesses can now be recognized as line-of-duty deaths, and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is very pleased with this decision,” said Chief Dennis Compton, Chairman of the NFFF Board of Directors.

Just prior to Memorial Weekend, leaders of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus will help launch the annual tribute. They will present 112 American flags flown over the U.S. Capitol to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). This ceremony will occur on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, September 28 at 2:00 p.m. (ET). The flags will be escorted by the honor guard to the National Fire Academy and flown over the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial. They will then be on display at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Chapel until being presented to the survivors during the Memorial Service.

“Firefighters possess an extraordinary blend of courage and compassion which allows them to willingly face tremendous risks to help those in need,” said Chief Compton. “Each fall, we gather to reflect on the sacrifices of those who died in the line of duty and to let their families, friends and co-workers know they will never be forgotten.”

More than 5,000 people, including families, friends, members of Congress, Administration officials and firefighters are expected to attend on Sunday. Firefighter Honor Guards and Pipe & Drum units from across the U.S. will participate in this national remembrance.

NFFF provides live satellite feed and streaming of ceremonies along with video of events for downloading courtesy of VISTA Worldlink and WUSA9.com. For a complete list of fallen firefighters being honored and a widget to display their information on your website go to weekend.firehero.org. There you will also find Memorial Weekend streaming information, videos, photos, and satellite coordinates.

The annual tribute is sponsored by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) and the Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Fire Administration and is possible through the generous support from Motorola Solutions, Department of Justice, State Farm Insurance Companies, Tyc

Draft Commander® Mobile Fire Appliance Testing & Training Unit Model DCA-1962-100 is designed to test handline fire nozzles from 30-500 gpm; fire hose couplings; fire appliances such as water thiefs, valves, and fittings; hard suction hose; and fire hose-all according to NFPA 1962. The unit is also designed for training purposes for fire pump engineers and firefighters by recycling water.

The Draft Commander® Hard Suction Hose Vacuum Testing Unit is located at the rear of the Draft Commander Mobile Fire Appliance Testing & Training Unit and comes with several couplings for compatibility across different sizes of hard suction hose. Testing fire hose and fire appliances per the NFPA ensures the safety of personnel operating equipment, providing a reasonable assurance that the equipment will perform as designed. When testing an appliance with the Draft Commander® Nozzle Testing Appliance, the nozzles are recirculating water into the Draft Commander® and pumping back out of the nozzle through the fire pump. www.draftcommander.com, 785-825-9527

QUIC-MOUNT Universal Deck Mount Ziamatic Corp. (Zico) features rugged aluminum framing and heavy-duty nylon straps with easy-to-operate plastic buckles. A wide range of adjustment options allows for a nice, tight fit inside the compartment, even with longer, taller, or otherwise oddly shaped items. Secure box fans, PPV fans, hydraulic pumps, beverage coolers, toolboxes, and more.

Heavy equipment can shift during transport or become airborne in the event of a rollover collision. In a matter of seconds, a lifesaving tool can become a dangerous weapon. With this in mind, do not rely on gravity alone to keep that heavy equipment secure and personnel safe. www.ziamatic.com, 800-711-FIRE

Cummins Inc. 2017 X15 Performance Series engine brings forward the big-bore attributes of the ISX15 with even better performance and reliability. With ratings up to 600 hp, the X15 Performance Series was designed to meet the maximum performance needs of fire and emergency apparatus. Emergency vehicle calibrations maintain maximum performance even when an emissions-related fault is triggered or the aftertreatment system is regenerating.

Also, when the X15 is specified with a Cummins Onan® generator, the Cummins service network is the single source for maintenance, parts, and service for both engine and generator. An upgraded high-flow air-handling system provides faster response for acceleration. Peak torque of up to 1,850 lb-ft is delivered across a very wide engine rpm range as low as 1,150 rpm. www.cumminsengines.com, 800-343-7357

Code 3®, Inc. M180™ exterior light combines an intersection light, takedown light, and puddle light into one compact housing. The M180 can be mounted anywhere an MR6™ can, making it a versatile light. The M180 comes in red, white, blue, green, and amber colors. There are 29 single-color flash patterns. The M180 syncs with existing Chase™, MR6, and Mega Thin™ LEDs, making it easy to integrate into an existing setup.

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