Gov. Shapiro orders US Commonwealth flags to half-staff in honor of fallen firefighters

Gov. Shapiro orders US Commonwealth flags to half-staff in honor of fallen firefighters

Gov. Shapiro is set to attend the dedication of the Pittsburgh Fallen Firefighters Memorial this weekend.

Pennsylvania flags to fly half-staff for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Week

United States and Pennsylvania flags on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds across the state will fly at half-staff on Sunday, May 3, 2026, to honor Pennsylvania firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty.

Why are flags being flown at half-staff this weekend?

Flags are typically lowered as a sign of respect for many occasions, including significant or tragic events, the death of a former official, or in honor of a particular person or group.

Pennsylvania flags lowered to honor fallen firefighters for memorial weekend

Flags across Pennsylvania are at half-staff May 3 to honor fallen firefighters during National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend.

Honoring Hawaii's fallen firefighters during memorial weekend

Dozens of fallen firefighters will be honored with half-staff flags and red-illuminated buildings over the weekend.

Governor Morrisey orders flags flown at half-staff at the State Capitol Complex to recognize National Fallen Firefighters Weekend

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) -- All West Virginia and United States flags were ordered by Governor Patrick Morrisey to be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol Complex in honor of National Fallen Firefighters Weekend. According to a press release, the flags will be flown at half-staff to honor National Fallen Firefighters Weekend from dawn on [...]