The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial honors the brave men and women of the fire service who gave their lives in the line of duty. Each year, the memorial observance serves as a national reminder of their sacrifice and of the debt owed to the families, departments, and communities they left behind. In 2026, the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend is scheduled for May 2–3.

In connection with the annual memorial service, the President is expected to order U.S. flags flown at half-staff in accordance with longstanding federal practice tied to Public Law 107-51, as has been done in prior years. Once the official presidential proclamation is issued, it will be posted here.