NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF TIMMINS
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The flags at all municipally-owned facilities will be flying at half-mast on Sunday, Sept. 8 in recognition and support of the Firefighters’ National Memorial Day.
Established by the Government of Canada in 2017, the second Sunday of September each year, serves as tribute to public safety officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
“The Government of Canada recognizes the dangers firefighters often face when carrying out their duties, and the ultimate sacrifice of firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty,” states a Government of Canada news release. “Firefighters’ National Memorial Day will commemorate their courage, their selflessness, and their unwavering commitment to serving our communities.”
“It’s important to recognize that we are not only honouring those who have lost their lives, but those who continue to dedicate themselves to this noble career,” said Mayor George Pirie. “Our community is extremely fortunate to have a large numbers of highly skilled, dedicated and brave professionals and volunteers committed to keeping us safe.”
According to the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation (CFFF), more than 1,300 firefighters have died on duty since 1848. The board of the CFFF is deeply committed to the families of the fallen and engages with them on an ongoing basis.
The Foundation is all-inclusive in its recognition and support of the fallen, whether they are volunteer (who represent 80 per cent of all firefighters), full-time, military, wildland, or industrial firefighters.
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