The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Emmitsburg, MD Doing business as Nfff
- UEI
- JBJ6ZLQTREM5
- CAGE
- 31LR3
- Primary NAICS
- 611710 Educational Support Services
- SAM.gov registration
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Company facts
- FY2025 rankings
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
- Corporate family
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- Emmitsburg, MD GSLJENMD81K7
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- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 16825 S Seton Ave, Emmitsburg, MD 21727, USA
- Website
- firehero.org
- Founded
- 1992
- Employees
- 51-250
- Estimated annual revenue
- $10M-$50M
- Industry
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- Consumer Discretionary
- Consumer Services
- Diversified Consumer Services
- Specialized Consumer Services
- SIC code
- 86 Membership Organizations
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $1,368,138 |
| FY2025 | $849,821 |
| FY2024 | $736,501 |
| FY2023 | $925,707 |
Top agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Homeland Security | $1,368,138 |
Contract awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Grant awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Grant subawards
| Prime recipient | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Medical University Of South Carolina | 15POVC23GK00555AERX | $93,750 |
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About the company
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), a tax-exempt non-profit organization headquartered in Emmitsburg, Maryland, serves as the primary federal entity responsible for honoring fallen firefighters and supporting their families and communities. The foundation delivers comprehensive services to the federal government through both contract and grant awards, focusing on memorialization, survivor support, and initiatives to reduce line-of-duty deaths and injuries among firefighters and first responders. NFFF's work spans all states and territories, leveraging its established relationships with the fire service community and families of fallen personnel to execute its mission effectively.
NFFF has demonstrated significant federal contract capacity through a sole-source, firm fixed-price contract awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on April 28, 2025. This contract, valued at $3,539,010.78 with four one-year option periods and an ultimate completion date of April 29, 2029, funds the planning, direction, and management of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. Under this contract, NFFF coordinates all aspects of the annual memorial event, including holding meetings to consider appeals for inclusion, consulting with fire service organizations and families of the fallen, providing memorial plaques, and arranging travel and lodging for survivors. NFFF was determined to be the sole source capable of executing this contract due to its long-standing relationships and specialized expertise. The contract falls under FEMA's public safety portfolio and represents a critical federal responsibility with no set-aside designation applied.
NFFF has established itself as a significant recipient of federal grant funding, particularly through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA 97.044) and the Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance. Between September 2021 and October 2025, NFFF received multiple Project Grant and one Cooperative Agreement award totaling over $10 million in cumulative funding. These grants support fire prevention and safety initiatives, survivor support programs, and line-of-duty death and injury reduction efforts. Services delivered include coordinating memorial services, conducting research on firefighter fatalities to identify preventable patterns, providing immediate support to survivors through funeral arrangement coordination and interim staffing, offering behavioral health and peer counseling services, and operating Local Assistance State Teams (LAST) in every state. NFFF's grants also enable it to raise awareness of the Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) programs and assist families in navigating benefit applications. Notable recent awards include a $1,574,953.52 FEMA Project Grant (October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2027), a cooperative agreement with the Bureau of Justice Assistance (October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027), and a $1,574,430.94 FEMA AFG Project Grant (September 27, 2024 to September 26, 2026), demonstrating sustained federal confidence in NFFF's capacity to deliver critical emergency responder support services.
Quick answers
Is The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation's SAM.gov registration is active through December 16, 2026.
How much has The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $849,821 to The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation in fiscal year 2025 and $3,880,166 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
How does The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation rank among federal contractors?
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation ranked #35 in PSC R708 and #83 in NAICS 6117 in FY2025.
What is The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation's most recent federal award?
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation's most recent federal grant award is Fire prevention and safety (EMW2024FP00656), from FEMA HQ Financial Assistance Awards, on October 1, 2025.
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