TO HONOR AND REMEMBER
The memorial will be expanded to allow you to step into a new space, separate from the outside world, where everyone feels at home and welcome.
The California Firefighters Memorial in Sacramento’s Capitol Park serves as a permanent reminder of the heroism of the firefighter profession. The sad reality of the profession is that we lose more of our bravest and most dedicated individuals in the line of duty every year.
The Memorial Wall now carries more than 1,500 names – nearly twice the number that it held when unveiled in 2002. That wall, the touchstone for families and firefighters alike, is running out of room.
The California Fire Foundation is implementing a plan to expand the current memorial so that all those we lose in the line of duty will be honored and have a place on the wall forever. The remarkable new memorial design will retain the dignity of the original while sustaining remembrance for generations.
To learn more or to contribute, please visit cafirefoundation.org/memorialexpansion.
An additional piece of art - Fire’s Out - represents today’s fire service looking back at the names of the memorial wall.
A bird’s eye view of the new design incorporates the Maltese Cross.
Fallen Brother was created by the late Jesus Romo, a Sacramento City Battalion Chief. His son, Adan, a public works artist who was present for the creation of the original memorial, has been chosen to design the expansion.
Small relief panels added to the walkway will tell the meaningful and rich history of the fire service in California.