Kristy Janigo

April 26 to May 3, 2026, put out your red porch light for fallen firefighters. We lost one of our own, Mike Paidar, in August 2020 to cancer from line-of-duty causes. We will never forget Mike paying the ultimate sacrifice for our safety and will continue to advocate for more research, funding, and policy support to protect our firefighters and support their families.

Each year, the city recognizes Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters. The 2026 dates are April 26 through May 3.

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation annual memorial is the official national tribute to all firefighters who have died in the line of duty during the previous year.

This tribute is of special importance to the city and the Maple Grove Fire-Rescue Department as we remember Michael Paidar who died in the line of duty in 2020.

In honor of Michael and those we have lost, the Maple Grove Town Green will be lit in red. We invite residents and businesses to participate with red lights at their property as well.