The Capitol Campus in Olympia is home to many memorials for various events and groups of people. ?These include the World War II Memorial, the Law Enforcement Memorial, the Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Memorial, the Medal of Honor Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Korean War Memorial.

A fallen firefighter memorial is established on the Capitol Campus to honor firefighters who have died in the line of duty. ?Design and construction of the memorial must follow the major works requirements administered by the Department of Enterprise Services (DES). ?The State Capitol Committee must work with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and statewide organizations representing firefighters in reviewing the construction of the memorial.? The DNR must partner with the DES on the design, establishment, and maintenance of the memorial.? The DNR and the DES must partner with nonprofit groups or another state agency, if necessary, to ensure that the memorial is utilized by the public and firefighter community.? The DES must provide and fund routine maintenance of the memorial.? The DNR must provide nonroutine maintenance of the memorial, including engraving of new names, in accordance with any guidance established by the DES.

The Fallen Firefighter Memorial Account (Account) is created in the custody of the State Treasurer to support the design, construction, permitting, and maintenance of the memorial. ?The Commissioner of Public Lands and the DNR may solicit and accept funds for the establishment and maintenance of the memorial. ?The Account is subject to allotment but not appropriation, and only the DNR may authorize expenditures.? The DNR may adopt rules governing the receipt and use of funds in the Account.?