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NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL WEEKEND WILL HONOR AND REMEMBER 140 FIREFIGHTERS

Three New Jersey Firefighters Among Those Being Honored on May 3-4, 2025

EMMITSBURG, Md. – The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) will host the
44th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend on May 3-4, 2025 in Emmitsburg, Maryland. This year’s national tribute will honor 70 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2024 and 70 firefighters who died in previous years. The honorees will include the following New Jersey firefighters:

Firefighter Brian F. Ellerson, age 57, of the Jersey City Fire Department, died on September 16, 2010, from an illness related to his response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.

Lieutenant Marques Hudson, age 32, of the Plainfield Fire Department, died on January 26, 2024, after becoming trapped in a residential structure fire.

Deputy Chief Craig M. Konkle, age 54, of the South Bound Brook Fire Department, died on March 23, 2024, after responding to a motor vehicle accident.

Detailed information about each of the 226 firefighters being memorialized can be found on the 2025 Roll of Honor.

“This weekend is a powerful reminder of the extraordinary courage and commitment of those who put their lives on the line to protect others,” said Troy Markel, Chair of the NFFF Board of Directors. “We come together not only to remember the fallen, but to stand in solidarity with their families and departments, letting them know their loved ones will never be forgotten.

“Each of these 140 firefighters made the ultimate sacrifice in service to others – a profound sacrifice that defines true heroism,” said Victor Stagnaro, CEO of the NFFF. “Memorial Weekend is a time for our nation to come together to honor their bravery, to stand beside their families, and ensure their legacy lives on in every community they so selflessly served.”

There are two events open to the public at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park on the grounds of the National Emergency Training Center (NETC) during Memorial Weekend.

·         The National Fallen Firefighters Candlelight Service is on May 3 at 7:30 pm ET and will be hosted by Fire Captain Garon Mosby of the St. Louis Fire Department.

·         The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service is on May 4 at 10:00 am ET and will be hosted by actor Jeremy Holm.

Fire service and government leaders are scheduled to address the thousands of attendees at the Memorial Service on Sunday, May 4. The NFFF will live stream both events on the NFFF’s website (firehero.org), YouTube channel, and Facebook page.

There are additional events during Memorial Weekend provided exclusively for the families and fire departments of honored firefighters. These include small group sessions and other activities throughout Friday and Saturday; they are open to the families and coworkers of newly honored and previously honored firefighters.

Schedule

Saturday, May 3, 2025

Candlelight Service 

Time: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm ET 

Streaming begins at 7:00 pm ET

Sunday, May 4, 2025

Memorial Service

Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm ET

Streaming begins at 9:30 am ET

Location

National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park

National Emergency Training Center (NETC)

16835 S. Seton Avenue

Emmitsburg, MD 21727

The NFFF will provide live satellite feeds of both events. Technical support is being provided by VISTA Worldlink, Comcast Beltway, and Peak Uplink.  Satellite coordinates can be found at here. Images from the 2024 Memorial Weekend are here.

WILL HONOR AND REMEMBER 140 FIREFIGHTERS

Three New Jersey Firefighters Among Those Being Honored on May 3-4, 2025

EMMITSBURG, Md. – The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) will host the
44th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend on May 3-4, 2025 in Emmitsburg, Maryland. This year’s national tribute will honor 70 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2024 and 70 firefighters who died in previous years. The honorees will include the following New Jersey firefighters:

Firefighter Brian F. Ellerson, age 57, of the Jersey City Fire Department, died on September 16, 2010, from an illness related to his response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.

Lieutenant Marques Hudson, age 32, of the Plainfield Fire Department, died on January 26, 2024, after becoming trapped in a residential structure fire.

Deputy Chief Craig M. Konkle, age 54, of the South Bound Brook Fire Department, died on March 23, 2024, after responding to a motor vehicle accident.

Detailed information about each of the 226 firefighters being memorialized can be found on the 2025 Roll of Honor.

“This weekend is a powerful reminder of the extraordinary courage and commitment of those who put their lives on the line to protect others,” said Troy Markel, Chair of the NFFF Board of Directors. “We come together not only to remember the fallen, but to stand in solidarity with their families and departments, letting them know their loved ones will never be forgotten.

“Each of these 140 firefighters made the ultimate sacrifice in service to others – a profound sacrifice that defines true heroism,” said Victor Stagnaro, CEO of the NFFF. “Memorial Weekend is a time for our nation to come together to honor their bravery, to stand beside their families, and ensure their legacy lives on in every community they so selflessly served.”

There are two events open to the public at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park on the grounds of the National Emergency Training Center (NETC) during Memorial Weekend.

·         The National Fallen Firefighters Candlelight Service is on May 3 at 7:30 pm ET and will be hosted by Fire Captain Garon Mosby of the St. Louis Fire Department.

·         The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service is on May 4 at 10:00 am ET and will be hosted by actor Jeremy Holm.

Fire service and government leaders are scheduled to address the thousands of attendees at the Memorial Service on Sunday, May 4. The NFFF will live stream both events on the NFFF’s website (firehero.org), YouTube channel, and Facebook page.

There are additional events during Memorial Weekend provided exclusively for the families and fire departments of honored firefighters. These include small group sessions and other activities throughout Friday and Saturday; they are open to the families and coworkers of newly honored and previously honored firefighters.

Schedule

Saturday, May 3, 2025

Candlelight Service 

Time: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm ET 

Streaming begins at 7:00 pm ET

Sunday, May 4, 2025

Memorial Service

Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm ET

Streaming begins at 9:30 am ET

Location

National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park

National Emergency Training Center (NETC)

16835 S. Seton Avenue

Emmitsburg, MD 21727

The NFFF will provide live satellite feeds of both events. Technical support is being provided by VISTA Worldlink, Comcast Beltway, and Peak Uplink.  Satellite coordinates can be found at here. Images from the 2024 Memorial Weekend are here.