JEFFERSON CITY, MO – In honor of Missouri's fallen firefighters, Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine red, beginning at sunset on Saturday, October 4, 2025, until sunrise on Sunday, October 5, 2025, the days during which annual ceremonies will be held honoring Missouri firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice for their service.

“We will always honor and remember the brave, selfless firefighters who gave their lives to protect their fellow Missourians as well as their family members who carry on with steadfast resolve,” Governor Kehoe said. “We light the Capitol Dome red in continuing appreciation of the more than 400 firefighters who made their ultimate sacrifice for their dedication to protecting others.”

On Saturday, October 4, at 7:00 p.m., the Fire Fighters Memorial Foundation of Missouri will hold a candlelight vigil at the Fire Fighters Memorial in Kingdom City honoring all deceased firefighters. The Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri is located at 5550 Dunn Drive, Kingdom City, MO 65262 (one block northwest of the I-70 & U.S. Highway 54 intersection).

On Sunday, October 5, at 10:30 a.m., the foundation will hold a memorial service at the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in honor of Missouri firefighters recently recognized by the memorial foundation board as having died in the line of duty.

Governor Kehoe has proclaimed October 5 as Fire Service Memorial Day in Missouri.

“Missouri’s fire service is a family based on tradition, dedication, and commitment to our communities and each other,” State Fire Marshal Tim Bean said. “The Capitol Dome shining red serves as a beacon, reminding the fire service community that their fallen brothers and sisters are remembered and appreciated and informs the public of the importance of service to others and commitment to our communities.”

Photos of the Capitol lighted red will be available on Governor Kehoe’s Flickr page.

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The above press release is from the Communications Office of the Governor of Missouri.