Bismarck – Gov. Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies to
fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff on Saturday, Oct. 8, and Sunday, Oct. 9,
and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, in honor of
Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in North Dakota and the National Fallen Firefighters
Memorial Service.
The governor’s directive is in accordance with North Dakota Century Code and a proclamation
issued by President Joe Biden, who has proclaimed Oct. 9-15 as Fire Prevention Week. Burgum
has proclaimed Oct. 8-9 as Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in North Dakota, noting that
North Dakota has more than 300 volunteer and career fire departments across the state, “staffed
by dedicated men and women selflessly serving their neighbors in times of need.”
“Volunteer and career firefighters place themselves in harm’s way to protect the lives and
property of North Dakotans,” the proclamation states, extending “sincere appreciation and
gratitude to the volunteer and career firefighters who protect our families and communities
through their bravery, dedication and sacrifice.”
The President has called on Americans to participate in the observance of the National Fallen
Firefighters Memorial Service with appropriate programs and activities and by renewing their
efforts to prevent fires and their tragic consequences

CSi Fly United States Flags at Half-Staff Sunday, October 9, 2022 Honoring National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service In accordance to Public Law 107-51, the American flag should be lowered to half-staff on Sunday, October 9, 2022 from sunrise to sunset in observance of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.  The United States Congress created the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to lead a nationwide effort to remember America’s fallen firefighters. Since 1992, the tax-exempt, nonprofit Foundation has developed and expanded programs to honor our fallen fire heroes and assist their families and coworkers.   The 41th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service will be held Sunday, October 9, 2022, to honor firefighters who died in the line of duty.