National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, 2026

Proclamation 11024 of April 30, 2026

National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend,
2026

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

This National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, our
Nation honors the brave volunteer and career
firefighters who have sacrificed their lives in the
line of duty--with special reverence for those we have
lost over the past year--whose courage and devotion to
their communities will never be forgotten. We carry
their memories forward in gratitude along with the
enduring promise of a Nation forever changed by their
sacrifice.

Every day across our great country, firefighters answer
the call when it matters most, rushing into danger to
protect lives, homes, and communities. Through fires,
disasters, and emergencies, they demonstrate an
unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of
their fellow Americans. Their bravery and dedication
make our Nation stronger, and we are safer because of
them.

This weekend, we hold the families, friends, and loved
ones of our fallen fire heroes--many of whom are
gathered on the beautiful campus of the National Fire
Academy at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
Park in Emmitsburg, Maryland--to grieve together, share
cherished memories, and find strength in the enduring
legacies of those they have lost. Their grief is truly
immeasurable, and we reaffirm our solemn mission to
ensure that the names and memories of their loved ones
remain forever enshrined in the hearts of our citizens.

As we reflect on the lives of our Nation's fallen
firefighters, we are reminded that gratitude must be
matched by action. It remains our country's solemn
obligation to provide the heroes of emergency response
with the training, equipment, and resources they need
to do their jobs well and return home safely to the
peace and comfort of those who love them. My
Administration remains steadfast in our commitment to
unequivocally supporting those who protect us every
day. Under my leadership, we will never waver in that
incredible responsibility.

This weekend, we remember these heroes with solemn
reverence and grateful hearts, unite ourselves with
those who grieve their passing, and pledge that we will
always carry forward the remarkable spirit of service
that America's fallen firefighters championed until
their last breath.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the
United States of America, by virtue of the authority
vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the
United States, do hereby proclaim May 2 through May 3,
2026, as National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend.
On Sunday, May 3, 2026, in accordance with Public Law
107-51, the flag of the United States will be flown at
half-staff at all Federal office buildings in honor of
the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
thirtieth day of April, in the year of our Lord two
thousand twenty-six, and of the Independence of the
United States of America the two hundred and fiftieth.