Virginia Beach Fire Department (VBFD) Asks the Community and Businesses to “Light the Night” in Red for National Fallen Firefighters Week, April 27 – May 4

Every year, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation sponsors the annual Light the Night in Red, the official national tribute to firefighters who died in the line of duty (LODD) during the previous year. As dusk turns dark, landmarks, homes, fire service organizations, and businesses across the country will “Light the Night” in red to honor fallen firefighters and their families.

VBFD is asking residents and businesses to illuminate their homes and businesses the week of April 27 to May 4, 2025, and/or the evening of May 3 by replacing their porch light with a red light bulb to show support for the 140 firefighters who died in the line of duty this past year and to honor the previous VBFD firefighters who have passed.

Please share your photos on the VBFD’s Facebook page.

Local facilities/landmarks that will light up in red for “Light the Night” include:

• Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center – 717 General Booth Blvd.
• Virginia Beach Convention Center Tower – 1000 19^th St.
• Virginia Beach Municipal Center, Building 30 – 2508 Princess Anne Road
• Harry E. Diezel Fire Training Center – 927 S. Birdneck Road

For more information, visit: Light the Night in Red.