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Funeral Operations School

West Metro Fire Rescue District and Minnesota Fallen Firefighters Memorial Association (MFFMA) are please to announce a Funeral Operations School. It is being hosted at Camp Ripley on Friday, March 25, 2022. The nationally recognized instructors of the Honor Guard… Continue Reading →

Flags at Half-Staff on October 3, 2021

In accordance to Public Law 107-51, the American flag should be lowered to half-staff on Sunday, October 3, 2021 from sunrise to sunset in observance of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.  You can watch the service live at https://www.firehero.org/ America’s… Continue Reading →

2021 Minnesota Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service

On Sunday, September 26, 2021, the Minnesota Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service will be held at the MN State Capitol. The event is hosted by the Minnesota Fire Service Foundation and honors those who gave their lives to protect their community…. Continue Reading →

9/11 20th Anniversary Events

In the Twin Cities area, there will be two events on September 11th.  If you know of more events around the State of MN, contact the Webmaster. Minnesota 9 11 Tribute This tribute has existed for 20 years.  The 20th… Continue Reading →

Flags at Half-Staff for COVID-19 on March 19, 2021

Governor Walz Orders Flags Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Lives Lost to COVID-19 Governor Tim Walz has directed all flags at state and federal buildings in Minnesota to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, March… Continue Reading →

Flags at Half-Staff through sunset on Monday, March 22, 2021

To honor the Victims of the Tragedy in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area, both the President and Governor have issued proclamations to have the flags at Half-Staff until sunset on Monday, March 22, 2021 President Biden Proclamation HONORING THE VICTIMS OF… Continue Reading →

Honor Guard Clinic 2021

The West Metro Fire Rescue & Minnnesota Fallen Firefighters Memorial Association are pleased to announce that we will be holding the 2021 Honor Guard Clinic at Camp Ripley March 26-28.  We have confirmed with both Camp Ripley and the Milwaukee… Continue Reading →

Flags at Half-Staff on December 7, 2020

Monday, December 7, 2020 is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, the U.S. flag should be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset to honor those who died as a result of the attack on U.S. military forces in Hawaii. The… Continue Reading →

Minnesota Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service 2020

This year due to COVID-19, on Sunday, Sept. 27, the Minnesota Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service will shift to a virtual event. The shortened ceremony, to be broadcast from the Minnesota Fallen Firefighter Memorial at the State Capitol at 1 p.m. on Sept…. Continue Reading →

Governor’s Fire Prevention Day Virtual Learning Tour 2020

With the Minnesota State Fair cancelled for 2020, the Governor’s Fire Prevention Day has gone virtual. Register to access the Governor’s Fire Prevention Day Virtual Learning Tour and also become eligible for weekly drawings offering life-saving prizes! Sign up between… Continue Reading →

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