By MES Dispatch staff
The Briefing
- • Retired New Jersey Fire Chief David Badger was honored by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation for promoting the foundation’s mission. (firerescue1.com)
- • The recognition took place Dec. 3, 2025, at the Fire Department Instructors Conference in Indianapolis. (firerescue1.com)
- • Badger served more than 35 years with the New Jersey State Firemen’s Association and other fire service groups. (firerescue1.com)
- • He was cited for championing lifesafety education and honoring fallen firefighters’ legacies. (firerescue1.com)
- • Badger’s work included community outreach and support for fire service families. (firerescue1.com)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Retired New Jersey Fire Chief David Badger was recognized Dec. 3, 2025, for his efforts to advance the mission of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), foundation officials said. (firerescue1.com)
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
The recognition took place during the Fire Department Instructors Conference in Indianapolis, an annual event that brings together fire service professionals and educators. Badger was honored for his longstanding support of the foundation’s objectives, including promoting firefighter safety and honoring the legacy of those who died in the line of duty. (firerescue1.com)
Badger served more than 35 years with the New Jersey State Firemen’s Association and held leadership roles in multiple fire service organizations, where he helped develop lifesafety education programs, officials said. (firerescue1.com)
In addition to advocating for increased awareness of firefighter health and wellness, Badger supported community outreach initiatives and worked to assist fire service families affected by line-of-duty deaths, foundation representatives said. (firerescue1.com)
NFFF leadership said Badger’s contributions exemplify a commitment to enhancing firefighter safety culture and ensuring that the sacrifices of fallen firefighters are remembered and honored. (firerescue1.com)