County of Los Angeles Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone was joined by Los Angeles County Firefighters’ Memorial Committee Chair Brian Martin, along with Department Chaplains, the Honor Guard and Pipes and Drums at the 44th Annual National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) Memorial in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
Held on Saturday 3 May and Sunday 4 May 2025, the annual event honors firefighters nationwide who died in the line of duty.
On Saturday 3 May, a candlelight service was held, featuring musical performances and speeches, to honor the fallen and show support for colleagues, friends, families and loved ones.
As part of the memorial service held on Sunday, each family received an American flag that was previously flown over the NFFF Memorial and the U.S. Capitol as a symbol of gratitude for their loved ones’ positive impact and service.
This year, 140 fire service members were added to the 2025 Roll of Honor, including two Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) fallen members; firefighter Andrew Pontious and firefighter Specialist Ulysses Duran.
In an NFFF Memorial event in Maryland, members of the LACoFD came together to honor fallen firefighters from the department alongside firefighters across the country.
