New Jersey Heroes Being Honored By National Fallen Firefighters

Six New Jersey firefighters, who paid the ultimate sacrifice will be among those being honored by The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) … who will be hosting the 43rd Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend … on May 4-5, 2024 in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

This year's national tribute will honor 89 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2023 and 137 firefighters who died in previous years. The honorees will include the following 6 New Jersey firefighters:

Captain Augusto Acabou, age 45, of the Newark Fire Department.

Captain Wayne Brooks Jr., age 49, of the Newark Fire Department.

Firefighter Anthony "Tony" Duivenvoorde, age 62, of the Sussex Fire Department.

Firefighter Jeff M. Pfeiffer, age 66, of the Deptford Fire Department.

Fire Chief Timothy Pfleger, age 32, of the Keyport Fire Department.

Fire Chief Edward "Eddie" Steines, age 64, of the West Milford Fire Department.

National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend is a time for our nation to pause and reflect on the heroic efforts and selfless service of the fallen firefighters we are paying tribute to this year, said NFFF CEO Victor Stagnaro. We will always remember the bravery, commitment, and sacrifices of each of these 226 heroes — and their families. There are two events open to the public at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park on the grounds of the National Emergency Training Center (NETC) during Memorial Weekend, according to The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

 

• The National Fallen Firefighters Candlelight Service is on May 4 at 7:30 pm ET
  and will be hosted by Fire Captain Garon Mosby of the St. Louis Fire Department.
• The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service is on May 5 at 10:00 am ET
  and will be hosted by actor Jeremy Holm.

SOURCE: The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.