National Fallen Firefighters Day - Running Toward the Fire
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| Notes: | National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day is observed on the first Sunday in October, established by Congress in 1992. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation maintains a memorial in Emmitsburg, Maryland. |
The first Sunday in October is National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day. On this day, we honor the firefighters who died in the line of duty - men and women who ran toward flames and danger so that others could run away from them.
Firefighting is one of the oldest forms of community service. Long before there were professional fire departments, neighbors formed bucket brigades and helped one another. Scouts trace their own roots back to that same tradition - being prepared, being helpful, and being willing to step up when others need us most. Every first aid skill, every outdoor safety lesson, every good turn is part of that same story.
A Scout is helpful, brave, and kind. Today, let's think about the firefighters who carried those same values into their work every shift - and who made the ultimate sacrifice doing it. Honor them by being the kind of person who helps when help is needed.