International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)

The 40th Annual Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial Service is an annual event organized by the IAFF (International Association of Fire Fighters) that honors the memory of fire fighters and emergency medical workers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The Memorial, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, hosts a solemn ceremony every September, with the main service occurring on September 19, 2026. The ceremony pays tribute to all line-of-duty deaths, including those who died on-scene and those lost to occupational illnesses. The event includes registration for families and honor guards, transportation services, and various commemorative activities from September 17 to September 20, 2026.