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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 →

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 →

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 →

2020 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s Board of Directors has announced that the 2020 Memorial Weekend is cancelled. On October 4, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation will broadcast a National Tribute to honor America’s fallen firefighters. Additionally, any families for the… Continue Reading →

Funeral Notice for retired Chief David Klocek

The Hopkins Fire Department has announced the funeral plans for retired Chief David Klocek. DATE: Thursday, July 2, 2020 at 10:30 a.m.LOCATION: Wooddale Church, 6630 Shady Oak Road, Eden PrairieTYPE: II ACTIVE, NON-LODDUNIFORM: Class A or B RequestedMOURING BANDS: Bands… Continue Reading →

Flags at Half-Staff for Peace Officers Memorial Day 2020

May 15 every year is Peace Officers Memorial Day. On that day unless it falls on Armed Forces Day, flags are lowered to half-staff. President John F. Kennedy declared the first Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15, 1962, as… Continue Reading →

COVID-19 “Sharing the Load”

A message from Judy Smith Thill on Sharing the Load (https://www.nvfc.org/programs/share-the-load-program/) It is OK to not be OK. This is a new world we are living in as first responders. Watch out for each other! Step in to help if… Continue Reading →

Funeral Notice for Rolf Peterson

The Hastings and Flint Hills fire departments have announced funeral arrangements following the passing of firefighter Rolf Peterson. Rolf was a Hastings FD firefighter / lieutenant and Flint Hills Fire Chief. He was also a founding member of the Minnesota Fallen Firefighters… Continue Reading →

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