May 21, 2025

Standing Strong: The Impact of NFFF and FRCE | S5 E21

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Standing Strong: The Impact of NFFF and FRCE | S5 E21

We speak with Victor Stagnaro, CEO of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and the First Responder Center for Excellence. We’ll honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice and discuss the vital mission of NFFF in supporting the mental health and wellness of responders.

Join us for a compelling episode of Responder Resilience as we speak with Victor Stagnaro, CEO of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and the First Responder Center for Excellence. We’ll honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice and discuss the vital mission of NFFF in supporting the mental health and wellness of responders. Learn about the resources available for their families and the significance of National Memorial Weekend. We'll also cover how fire departments can prepare for unexpected challenges and the meaningful ways communities can pay tribute to their fallen rescuers. Tune in to hear how we can all stand together to support those who serve on the front lines!

 

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Victor Stagnaro

CEO of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Victor Stagnaro is the CEO of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) with over 40 years in fire service. His involvement with the NFFF began in 1998 as the first Incident Commander for the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial. He started his career as a volunteer firefighter in Silver Spring, Maryland, and later joined the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department, rising to Chief of Operations. In 2010, he became the NFFF's Director of Fire Service Programs, focusing on reducing line-of-duty deaths. He was promoted to Managing Director in 2018 and appointed CEO in June 2023, overseeing the NFFF and the First Responder Center for Excellence to enhance first responder safety through education and research initiatives.