Subject: Toronto Fallen Firefighters Memorial
To: All Members
On Sunday, September 27th, 2026, we will gather for the annual Toronto Fallen Firefighters Memorial. This city run event is one of the most important days on our calendar. It is not simply a ceremony, it is a duty of remembrance. The names on this memorial are not just names carved in stone, they are our family. They wore the uniform. They answered the calls. They served the citizens of Toronto.
Time: 10:30 AM form up of uniformed personnel, ceremony starts at 11:00 AM
Location: Toronto Fire Station 334 – 339 Queen’s Quay West
Morning BBQ: Complimentary peameal on a bun will be available from 8:30 AM to 10:20 AM. Support 7 will be on site with coffee and other refreshments
Post-Memorial BBQ: Complimentary hamburgers and sandwiches will be available at approximately 12:00 PM.
Dress Code: Members are asked to attend in full-dress uniform with white shirt and white gloves. White gloves will be provided if needed. Cap badges are not to be shrouded.
Parking and Transportation
There will be no parking at or near Station 334.
Free parking will be available at: HMCS York
659 Lake Shore Blvd W
Toronto, ON M5V 1A7
The gate opens at 8:00 AM. HMCS York is an 18-minute walk, 1.4 km, from Station 334.
Shuttle Service
Shuttles to Station 334 will operate from 8:15 AM to 10:30 AM.
Return shuttles to HMCS York will operate from 12:15 PM to 2:45 PM.
Names Being Honoured
Captain Philip Ball
Captain John Bayley
Captain Joseph Bonanno
Acting District Chief Brian Coles
District Chief John Draper
District Chief Alan Fletcher
Captain Peter Harvey Sr.
Captain James Hickey
Captain Fred Marks
Captain Patrick McManus
Firefighter David Sanders
Firefighter William Tanton
District Chief Douglas Whalen
Captain David Wilcox
TFS and the TPFFA are asking every available member to make the effort to attend. Come for the families. Come stand for the firefighters who can no longer stand with us.
In Solidarity,
Ryan Morrison
Chair, Ceremonial and Bereavement Committee
Toronto Professional Fire Fighters’ Association
I.A.F.F. Local 3888