https://www.azfirechiefs.org/news/default.asp Sun, 7 Jun 2026 10:07:36 GMT Mon, 11 May 2026 22:49:00 GMT Copyright © 2026 Arizona Fire Chiefs Association https://www.azfirechiefs.org/news/news.asp?id=727005 https://www.azfirechiefs.org/news/news.asp?id=727005 The monumental event to Meet Your Heroes & Inspire Future Responders, is just 5 weeks away on Saturday June 20th, doors open at 10 and the ceremony is at 11:30  with color guard Pipes & Drums! 

"The United Responder Shield™ is a seven-foot, 300-pound tribute to first responders, created by contemporary Terrazzo master Allen Sedaka and through the divine inspiration of Bruce Schmutter, whose life’s purpose was reborn as a volunteer responder on September 12, 2001, in the aftermath of the World Trade Center." 

The United Responder Shield™ will continue to Vegas where the National Fire Protection Agency has us representing them and their 75th anniversary International conference with over 80 countries represented.

Ron Siarnicki, former CEO of the National Fallen Firefighter Foundation and his team will be driving out our shield stopping at fire stations along the way as a symbol of patriotism and unity for all responders!! 

We have other events throughout the year including August 7th, Shanksville PA for flight 93 will a 100 firetruck procession to the memorial and September 5th, Pentagon for their new memorial.

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