The funeral of a firefighter is deeply rooted in tradition. Those who knew, worked, and lived with their fallen comrade will go through a wide range of emotions. This editorial from National Fire & Rescue describes the difficulty some departments and personnel face while planning a friend's funeral. Additionally, we have put together a Funeral Service Guide to aid departments in what levels of service we can provide.
These forms detail the protocols followed during a firefighter's funeral.
In 2007, the State of Missouri passed the Cancer Presumption Act.