Flags to half-staff May 3 & 4 for Nat’l Firefighters Memorial Day, Az Peace Officers Memorial Day

President Donald Trump and Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs ordered flags at
all state and federal buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, May 3, in honor of National Firefighters Memorial Day, and Hobbs ordered flags be lowered at Arizona state buildings from sunrise to sunset on Monday, May 4, in honor of Arizona Peace Officers Memorial Day.

“This National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, our nation honors
the brave volunteer and career firefighters who have sacrificed their
lives in the line of duty — with special reverence for those we have
lost over the past year — whose courage and devotion to their
communities will never be forgotten,” said Trump in a proclamation declaring May 2 – 3, 2026, as National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend.  “We carry their memories forward in
gratitude along with the enduring promise of a nation forever changed
by their sacrifice.”

“We’ve experienced tragic losses in the firefighter and peace officer communities, and I know Arizonans will join me in remembering and honoring all of the heroes who died in the line of duty,” said Hobbs. “We will never forget the courage and service of the men and women we’ve lost in Arizona, and we mourn alongside their families, friends, and all who loved them.”

More information about services planned this weekend can be found at National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

More about the Arizona Peace Officers Memorial Day ceremony planned for May 4 is available at the state website.

Individuals, businesses and other organizations are encouraged to join in these tributes.