President Donald J. Trump declared May 2–3, 2026 as National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, citing the nation’s gratitude for volunteer and career firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The proclamation notes that families and friends of fallen heroes gathered at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland, to grieve, share memories, and find strength. It emphasizes the administration’s commitment to providing firefighters with training, equipment, and resources, and states that the U.S. flag will be flown at half‑staff at all federal offices on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in accordance with Public Law 107‑51. The President reaffirmed his pledge to support emergency responders.
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