Join Orlando Fire Department for its 25th Anniversary September 11 Candlelight Remembrance Ceremony

25 years later Orlando Fire continues to pay tribute to first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice

The Orlando Fire Department will recognize the hundreds of first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice 25 years ago during its annual September 11 Candlelight Remembrance Ceremony.

As part of the ceremony, OFD speakers will pay tribute and memorialize New York City Fire Department Firefighter Michael J. Arriaga who died from illnesses related to his response on 9/11, and the six Firehouse 10 crew members who died on 9/11.

Fire personnel will light 404 candles to commemorate all the first responders who perished that day; 343 red candles to honor the firefighters, 60 blue candles to honor the law enforcement officers, New York Police Department and Port Authority and one white candle for FDNY Chaplain Fr. Mychal Judge.

Since 2002, OFD has hosted this event honoring the first responders who paid the ultimate sacrifice while responding to the World Trade Center following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack.

WHEN:

Friday, September 11, 2026 - 7:00 p.m.   

WHERE:

Fire Station 1, 78 West Central Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32801

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