Staff report, USA TODAY NETWORK<\/p>\n
Sun, May 3, 2026 at 9:21 AM UTC<\/p>\n
United States and commonwealth flags will fly at half-staff across Pennsylvania on Sunday, May 3, through sunset to honor firefighters who have died in the line of duty.<\/p>\n
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s order comes during National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend<\/a> and extends to commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds. All Pennsylvanians are invited to participate.<\/p>\n More: ‘Offensive’ comments doom motorist’s appeal in death of firefighter<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cEvery single day, firefighters across Pennsylvania literally run towards danger to keep our neighbors safe from harm \u2015 and we owe it to these heroes to have their backs,\u201d Shapiro said in a statement. \u201cThis weekend, as we join together to honor and remember the legacies of service and sacrifice of those we\u2019ve lost, Lori and I pray for the family members and loved ones who are left behind. On behalf of a grateful commonwealth, may their memories be a blessing.\u201d<\/p>\n Shapiro was in Pittsburgh May 2 for the dedication of a memorial at the IAFF Local 1<\/a> union hall for firefighters who have died in the line of duty.<\/p>\n