Colorado Springs Event to Honor Fallen Firefighters, Mark 40th Anniversary of IAFF Memorial
A parade and gathering will be held in Colorado Springs at Jack Quinn's on Friday, September 18th, to honor fallen firefighters and mark the 40th anniversary of the IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial, which will add 288 names to its…
Colorado Springs Pueblo, CO, September 18, 2026 — A special event commemorating fallen firefighters and the 40th anniversary of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial is scheduled to take place in Colorado Springs. The occasion includes a parade and a gathering at Jack Quinn’s on Friday, September 18th.
The event serves to honor the sacrifices of firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. A significant aspect of the commemoration is the addition of 288 names to the IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial’s Wall of Honor. This expansion marks the 40th anniversary of the memorial, a site dedicated to remembering and recognizing firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Further details regarding the specific timing of the parade and the gathering, as well as any associated ceremonies or speakers, were not immediately available.
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