Tomorrow, the City of Toronto will hold a ceremony to honour the addition of 14 names of fallen firefighters to the Memorial Honour Roll.
The service will include remarks and the laying of wreaths by Mayor Olivia Chow, Fire Chief Jim Jessop, members of Toronto Fire Services, representatives of the Toronto Professional Fire Fighters’ Association, family members and other related associations.
Date: Sunday, May 24
Time: 10:50 a.m.
Location: Toronto Fire Station 334, 339 Queens Quay W.
Notes: Opportunity for media to capture photos and b-roll, no on-site parking
Toronto firefighters, along with their families and friends, gather annually for this ceremony of remembrance. Since 1848, a total of 367 firefighters have died in the line of duty while protecting lives, property and the environment in Toronto. Line Of Duty Deaths include deaths related to illness or incident in the course of firefighting duties.
The following 14 Toronto firefighters will be added to the Memorial Honour Roll:
| Fallen Firefighter | Date of Passing |
| Captain John (Jack) Bayley | 1998 December 26 |
| Captain Philip S. J. Ball | 2023 April 16 |
| District Chief John P. Draper | 2023 July 9 |
| District Chief Douglas R. Whalen | 2023 August 30 |
| Captain David C. Wilcox | 2023 September 13 |
| Captain James L. Hickey | 2024 September 5 |
| Captain Peter M. Harvey (Sr.) | 2024 December 6 |
| District Chief Alan E. Fletcher | 2025 January 19 |
| Firefighter William (Bill) Tanton | 2025 January 31 |
| Acting District Chief Brian R. Coles | 2025 February 12 |
| Firefighter Frederick H. Marks | 2025 April 20 |
| Captain Patrick N. McManus | 2025 June 2 |
| Firefighter Joseph P. Bonanno | 2025 June 4 |
| Firefighter Dave R. Sanders | 2025 August 25 |
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