CALIFORNIA FIRE FOUNDATION

**Members from Sac Metro Fire Department observe the California Firefighter Memorial as the construction crew preps for Phase One implementations.**

Memorial Expansion Progress Update

On March 20, 2024, the California Fire Foundation Chair, Board of Directors, local firefighters, families of our fallen firefighters, and California Elected Officials held a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off the fire service's commitment to expanding the California Firefighters Memorial Wall.

The California Fire Foundation is pleased to announce that as part of our ongoing efforts, the Foundation has officially begun construction to expand the Memorial Wall and its surrounding environment to help ensure there is space for the future and create a more tranquil experience for all who visit.

Throughout Phase One of the construction, the Memorial Wall remains intact and has been fenced off to maintain public safety while protecting and securing the sacredness of the wall itself. Everything surrounding the Memorial Wall, including its two current statues, has been disassembled and relocated to keep them safe until ready for reinstallation.

In addition, updated landscaping plans are underway, which include new walkways for guests to feel more invited to interact with the memorial site features. Updates also include modernized irrigation systems and stormwater drainage to be more environmentally friendly. Other Phase One updates include electrical lighting and adding cameras for security.

Construction begins at the California Firefighters Memorial with protecting the original monument by boarding it up before the removal of surrounding concrete onsite.

Members from Sac Metro Fire Department help remove statues from California Firefighters Memorial to help protect and preserve them before relocating.

'Fallen Brother' being carefully transfered onto a loading truck to be harbored in a safe environment during construction.

'Holding the Line' being reinstalled at the memorial site.

Every detail of the California Firefighters Memorial has been considered for improvement throughout the memorial expansion, from visual experience to foundational longevity.

Concrete team preps the newest installment base before finalizing their work on the remainder of the memorial site.

Memorial expansion features are underway as crews prepare the surrounding area’s foundation for new concrete.

Phase One construction will continue throughout the summer. The Foundation looks forward to implementing “Phase Two” of our plan which includes the re-addition of the fourth figure to the “Holding the Line” sculpture.

Please be aware that the entire memorial site, including the Memorial Wall, will remain inaccessible to families and the public during construction through September 2024. Your patience and understanding is appreciated. The Foundation anticipates it will be opened for all to visit in time for our annual California Firefighters Memorial Ceremony in October.

For more information, visit cafirefoundation.org/memorial