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National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service this Weekend

May 2nd, 2024 by WCBC Radio

The 43rd National Fallen Firefighters Memorial service is this weekend in Emmitsburg, Maryland.  The annual tribute will this year honor 89 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2023 and 137 firefighters who died in previous years. 

Events begin on Saturday with a candlelight service. Complete details are at www.firehero.org.  U.S. Firefighter Administrator Dr. Lori Morrell says firefighters she has met all desire to serve and protect others in their roles…