About Governor Mike Kehoe
Mike Kehoe was sworn in as Missouri’s 58th Governor on January 13, 2025. Guided by a dedication to public service and a commitment to Missouri families, Governor Kehoe has made public safety, education, economic development, and agriculture the cornerstones of his administration.
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – In honor of Missouri’s fallen firefighters, Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine red from sunset on Saturday, October 3, 2026, until sunrise on Monday, October 5, 2026. The lighting coincides with ceremonies held in remembrance of the state’s firefighters who have paid the ultimate price for their dedicated service.
October 5, 2025 Memorial Service. Fire Fighter Memorial Foundation of Missouri, located in Kingdom City, Missouri. A place to honor and remember the service of Missouri Firefighters and reverently honor those who sacrificed their lives protecting Missouri citizens
“We are forever indebted to the firefighters who paid the ultimate price for their commitment to others and willingness to risk everything during a house fire, a vehicle crash, or a natural disaster,” said Governor Kehoe. “We light the Capitol dome red this weekend to honor the fallen and their families, and to reaffirm our continued support for the entire fire service community.”
On Saturday, October 3, 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 for all Missouri firefighters who have died while serving their communities.
On Sunday, October 4, 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 4 as Fire Service Memorial Day in Missouri.
“Missouri’s annual memorial services for fallen firefighters continue to grow as awareness of the fire service’s stalwart heroes increases,” said Acting State Fire Marshal Matt Luetkemeyer. “Illuminating the Capitol dome red expands that awareness and affirms our deep appreciation for the protectors of fire services who laid down their lives as they ran toward danger.”
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). In case of inclement weather, the events will be moved to Auxvasse Elementary School, 650 E. Harrison St., Auxvasse, MO 65231.
Contact: Gabby Picard
Communications Director
Mobile: 573-536-6566
