National Fallen Firefighters Memorial — Attraction in Maryland

While on a federal facility, the 9/11 Firefighters Memorial is still accessible to the public.

I want to start by apologizing. I was so overwhelmed by this memorial, I forgot to take a picture. Inna few paragraphs I will explain why I took the pics I did.

I was met at the gate by Officer Joy, who was as an absolute JOY 🤩 He took my id, gave the car a quick but thorough search, and directed me to a visitor building for metal detector screening and gave me a visitor badge.

This beautiful memorial is federal facility so please approach with respect and without weapons or drugs in the car--AND DO NOT TAKE PICS OF ANYTHING BUT THE MEMORIAL.

One piece of feedback For FEMA: The last time I visited this memorial was almost 20 years ago when I was badged to be on base, but the flag that currently flies IS NOT TO SCALE ANYMORE. As someone who has 20 years dated experience with FEMA contracting, imma say the procurement officer didn’t make a mindful and careful purchase of the RIGHT SIZED FLAG for these giant statues. Please remedy. Thank you ALL FEMA employees for your service to our nation, (Even those that don't check the dimensions on the original purchase order --we still love you for your commitment to the mission and country :)

And, on that note, be sure to visit the memorial for FEMA civilians who dedicated their live to serving those in need after disaster--many who perished alongside badged officers, agents, Firefighters. (Side note: when I die, cremate my body and spread the ash at this memorial. It honors people like me, and I'm so proud to suggest you Google a man

And nothing but gratitude and appreciation for every first responder who ran towards the fire that day, but especially for the fallen. They are American heros....

Located at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland, this impressive memorial records the names and service locations of firefighters who have paid the ultimate price to protect and serve other people and property. An emotional journey is in store for anyone involved in, or related to someone in fire-rescue service. Each year the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation presents a massive memorial service, including candlelight vigil the evening before the main service. Hundreds of surviving family members of the brave fallen men and women attend these services; accompanied and attended by thousands of fire service honor guard, pipe and drum musicians, fire-rescue personnel, friends and family. This event is truly inspiring. Under normal weather circumstances, the events are open to the public. Everyone however must pass through a...

The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial is built within the walls of the National Fire Rescue and Emergency Training Academy in Emmitsburg Maryland. It is also the home of the Federal Emergency Management Agency or (FEMA) as well. This very impressive memorial dedicated to the memories of all of the fire and rescue personnel, career, and volunteer from across the country who have lost their lives in the line of duty while selflessly serving their communities. As a career firefighter who has lost co-worker's who we're also friends of mine in the line of duty, it is comforting to know that their is a place that not only their families but my other co-worker's and I can all go to pay our respects to them and their memories. If you are ever in the area, it is definitely a place that you should visit and pay...