Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service

Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Firefighters who have died in the line of duty during the previous year are honored at the national memorial service in Emmitsburg, Maryland. All firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice over the years are also honored. 

"We honor all firefighters who put their lives at risk in service of others," Governor Reynolds said. "Today, we acknowledge and remember those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in their heroic endeavors. They will not be forgotten."

This is in conjunction with a proclamation for the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service from President Donald Trump.

Flags will be at half-staff on the State Capitol Building and on flag displays in the Capitol Complex. Flags will also be half-staff on all public buildings, grounds and facilities throughout the state.  

Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties, and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flags at half-staff for the same length of time.