Fallen Buffalo Firefighter Jason Arno will be one of hundreds of firefighters to be honored in Maryland, as the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation will host the 43rd National Fallen Firefighters Memorial. 

This year's national tribute will honor 89 firefighters who died in the line of duty last year and 137 firefighters who died in previous years.

Arno will be included in the national tribute.

Arno passed away last March while fighting a fire at 745 Main Street in Buffalo's Theater District. He was a three-year veteran of the Buffalo Fire Department. 

“National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend is a time for our nation to pause and reflect on the heroic efforts and selfless service of the fallen firefighters we are paying tribute to this year,” National Fallen Firefighters Foundation CEO Victor Stagnaro said in a statement. “We will always remember the bravery, commitment, and sacrifices of each of these 226 heroes—and their families.” 

The National Fallen Firefighters Candlelight Service will take place Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Mount Saint Mary’s University PNC Sports Complex in Emmitsburg, M.D. The following day, the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service is slated for 10 a.m. The event was originally scheduled to take place at the National Emergency Training Center, but was moved due to the forecast of inclement weather.

Both events will be livestreamed on the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation's website, YouTube channel, and Facebook page.