The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation was mandated by congress to lead a nationwide effort to remember America's fallen firefighters. Since 1992, the tax-exempt, 501(c)3 nonprofit Foundation has developed and expanded programs to honor our fallen fire heroes and assist their families and co-workers. Which includes being a liaison for fire hero families and the fire department for immediate support and fire hero families ongoing care.
A hotline has been setup for families and departments to notify the NFFF immediately after the loss of their fire hero to help the fire hero families access to the benefits, programs and resources after their loss. https://www.firehero.org/resources/handling-a-LODD/#
Programs include Family Resources:
Family Benefits
Memorial Weekend
Family Programs
Scholarships
Virtual Support Groups
Remembrance Program
Hal Bruno Camp for Kids
Fire Hero Family Network
Winter Retreat & Tree Lighting
Grief Support
Resources
Publications
Podcasts
https://www.firehero.org/resources/handling-a-LODD/
Applying for
PSOB (public safety officer benefits) including Federal https://bja.ojp.gov/sites/g/files/xyckuh186/files/media/document/claim_for_death_benefits_part_b.pdf
State of Tennessee https://www.tn.gov/commerce/let/information-resources-forms/officer-death-benefits.html
Check list for handing a Line-Of-Duty Death http://weekend.firehero.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/last-hot-sheet-FINAL.pdf
NFFF Contact Information
Hotline (866) 736-5868