TO: Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and Development 

FROM: Governor Ron DeSantis 

DATE: Friday, May 2, 2025 

RE: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day 

Each year, on National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, we honor the fallen firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice protecting their communities. This year’s national tribute will be hosted by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation at the National Fallen Firefighters Monument in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The event will honor 140 firefighters who lost their lives, 70 of whom lost their lives in 2024. These firefighters will be remembered for their heroic and brave service.

In observance of the 44^th Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, I hereby direct the flags of the United States and the State of Florida to be flown at half-staff at all local and state buildings, installations, and grounds throughout the State of Florida from sunrise on Saturday, May 3, 2025, to sunset on Sunday, May 4, 2025.