Wednesday, November 9, 2011
It is with deep sadness that the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
announces that Chairman Emeritus, Hal Bruno, died last evening, Tuesday,
November 8, 2011. He was 83.
For more than 60 years, Hal Bruno served as an active member of the fire
service community, giving selflessly as a dedicated volunteer firefighter,
advocate, commentator and leader. He is renowned for his commitment to fire
safety initiatives and his compassion for the members of the fire service and
their families.
Bruno was appointed chairman of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
in 1999, a distinction he held until his retirement in 2008. Under Hal's
leadership the NFFF expanded services and resources for the survivors, including
workshops, conferences and scholarships. He guided and supported the Foundation
in developing safety initiatives for firefighters and advancing safety practices
that will help to reduce the number of line of duty deaths and injuries.
