Rembering Those Who Gave All

Honoring those who paid the Ultimate Price

We honor the brave firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice, courageously putting their lives on the line to protect others. Their selfless dedication serves as a powerful reminder of the cost of heroism and the profound debt we owe to those who serve.

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2025 Memorial Service Video

2026 Memorial Honorees

Name
DepartmentDate
Violet Ray CaramellaRiceville Fire Dept.. 6/14/2025
Christopher Edward RothmeyerNew London Vol. Fire Dept.3/5/2025
Van William BolesPinnacle Vol. Fire & Rescue Dept. 1/2/2023
Michael Lynn ScottSunny Point Fire & Rescue4/20/2025
Jake Wayne BridgesCity of Hickory Fire Dept. 6/5/2025
William Edward Proctor, Sr.Falkland Vol. Fire Dept. 9/13/2021
Otis Clarence MontgomeryHorneytown Fire Dept. 8/16/1962
George T. ParhamGastonia Fire Dept. 10/10/1953
Gabriella Vincenzia CrespoNew Hope Fire Dept. 8/30/2023
Joe Lewis WilleyWeldon Fire Dept. 11/18/1969
David Raymond Creger Troy Fire Dept. 4/25/2025
Johnny Alvin GoinesVerona Vol. Fire Dept.11/23/2024

Our Mission

Remembering the Fallen

Lead the effort to remember North Carolina’s fallen firefighters and their families. The NCFFF will endeavor to cultivate a fraternal spirit among the firefighters and their families as they endure the loss of a fallen firefighter.

Fallen Firefighters Info

The NCFFF will compile, maintain, and make available information concerning our fallen firefighters.

Work for NC Firefighters best interest

NCFFF will act in the best interest of the firefighters of North Carolina. 

CALL TO ACTION

Contact Us and Let Us Know How You can Help

Join us in honoring the brave firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice by supporting an organization dedicated to their memory. Your donations, gifts, and volunteer time can provide vital assistance to their families and ensure that their legacy of service is never forgotten. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who have given so much.

Upcoming events

 

Featured Events

The Annual Memorial Service is held each May on a Saturday to honor individuals newly added to the State Memorial.

MAY

One of the largest and most popular regional fire-rescue service conferences, conventions and expos. Come by our booths and say hello.

AUGUST

NCFFF Needs

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Help Expand the North Carolina Fallen Firefighters Memorial

The memorial site requires an expansion to accommodate the unexpected number of names, with the potential for even more in the future. Given the higher-than-anticipated number of names, it’s crucial to plan for additional space to honor all individuals appropriately. This expansion should not only address the current overflow but also anticipate future needs, ensuring that the site can continue to serve as a lasting tribute for years to come.

Help the Operations of the Foundation

The memorial operates a wide range of activities and initiatives throughout the entire year, each designed to honor and remember those we commemorate. To sustain these ongoing efforts and to fulfill our mission of preserving their legacy, we rely on consistent financial support. Therefore, securing funds is essential to continue our work, which includes educational programs, maintenance of the site, community events, and other meaningful endeavors. Your contributions directly enable us to keep these important efforts alive, ensuring that the memory of those we honor remains vibrant and enduring.

OUR LATEST BLOG

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Escort Invitation

Hello everyone,  It’s that time again we are planning for the North Carolina Fallen Firefighters

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Sixth Grader Walks 11 Miles to Raise $1,000 for Fallen Firefighters

Sixth grader Cliff Moore turned his school service project into an inspiring solo walk-a-thon, walking 11 miles on the Neuse River Greenway. With support from friends and family, Cliff surpassed his $300 goal and proudly donated $1,000 to NCFFF to honor and support the families of fallen firefighters.

Our Logistics Team help make things happen.

The purpose of the NCFFF Volunteer Logistical Support Team (VLST) is to aid and support the foundation in its mission to support the families of our fallen firefighters and the fire service in North Carolina.

Important Notice

The North Carolina Fallen Firefighters Foundation does not solicit donations via direct phone calls or text messages. Any voice or text communications claiming to represent our organization and requesting money are not legitimate and should be disregarded.

If you have any concerns or wish to verify the authenticity of any communications, please contact us directly through our official website.

— North Carolina Fallen Firefighters Foundation

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