Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation
ON THIS DAY WE REMEMBER
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Firefighter William Bruce
Edmonton, AB
1940-01-13
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Honouring the Fallen

The Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation is a registered, non-profit charitable corporation, governed by a Board of Directors composed of member of the Canadian Fire Service and other interested Canadians dedicated to honouring Canada's fallen firefighters.

LODD Recognition Application

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Education Program

Scholarship & Bursaries

The Foundation awards Scholarships and Bursaries to the children and spouses of Fallen Firefighters recognized by the Foundation. 

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Courage Publication

Volume 19 is now available - View all the  publications of Courage magazine online in digital format.

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2026 Canadian Firefighter Memorial Ceremony

The 23rd annual Canadian Firefighters Memorial Ceremony will take place in Ottawa at the Canadian Firefighters Memorial on September 13 at 10:30 a.m. The 2026 Honorary Host will be Brampton Fire and Emergency Services.

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Online Store

Online Store

Items on the CFFF store have been carefully selected to help HONOUR and REMEMBER the firefighters who have been killed in the line of duty. The proceeds from the products sold through the store are used to SUPPORT their families. The CFFF is a registered charity and operates by fundraising.

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News

Memorial Ride to Ottawa 2025

January 10th, 2026

The Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation extends our deepest gratitude to everyone who made this year's TPFFCS Memorial Ride to Ottawa... Read More