"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13

The Annual Memorial Service will be held the Friday night before the last Saturday in September (the night before the TUFF Challenge) each year at the TN Fallen Firefighter Memorial on the grounds of the Tennessee Fire and Codes Academy in Bell Buckle. This year's service will be at 1800 hours on the evening of 24 September. Events that weekend at the Academy include:

• 1100 Friday, Sept. 24 - Recruit Academy Graduation Ceremony

• 1800 Friday, Sept. 24 - TN Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service

• All day Saturday, Sept. 25 - TUFF Challenge

 Your Help is Needed on Phase II

The Tennessee Fallen Firefighter Memorial Committee is currently raising funds for Phase II of the memorial. This phase will include the design, selection, and construction of a statue to be placed in the center of the Walk of Honor. Honor your loved one by purchasing a brick inscribed as you would like that will become a part of the memorial. Simply click the link above, complete the form, and mail it with your check to the memorial address below.

Purchase an engraved brick to honor your fire department, a loved one, or a lost hero which will become an everlasting part of the memorial.

Brick Application Form

Annual TUFF Challenge Benefits the Fallen Firefighter Memorial

2008 TUFF Challenge Results

2009 TUFF Official Results

TUFF 2009 Group Picture 

A firefighter's job is a demanding one. It requires the rapid completion of multiple physically demanding tasks, often with no time for rest between tasks. In the early 1990's the Combat Challenge was developed consisting of five sequentially performed fire ground evolutions that closely simulates the duties of a firefighter. The first Combat Challenge took place at the University of Maryland's MFRI (Maryland Fire Rescue Institute) in 1991.

The Fallen Firefighter Memorial Committee began hosting the annual TUFF (Tennessee Ultimate Fire Fighter) Challenge in 2005 as the primary fund raiser in support of the memorial.  Our goal was not only to raise funds but also to draw attention the Memorial. The first challenge saw 19 teams compete. In 2009 there were 32 teams and 46 individuals competing for the top honors with close to 1,000 spectators. 2010's TUFF Challenge is scheduled for September 25th so mark your calendars now!

Print the 2010 TUFF Registration Packet Here 

The event is held at the Tennessee Fire and Codes Academy, located in Bell Buckle, Tennessee and is open to all competitors and spectators. Stay tuned to this site for details.

Tax deductible dontations to the Tennessee Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial can be made through this link or mailed to:

The memorial project is a 501-c3 organization (#06-1785118)