Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services held its 23rd annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Parade and Ceremony.
Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services held its 23rd annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Parade and Ceremony on Wednesday.
“It’s a very important ceremony that we hold each year,” said Kevin McKeown, deputy fire chief, communications and strategy with LFES. The leading cause of death for those who suit up to fight fires is cancer. However, many other immediate dangers still pose a risk to the lives of those who serve.“We’re at risk every day, whether it’s an accident at the side of the street, a burning building, a medical call, it’s all there,” said Troy Hicks, chief fire marshal with LFES.In 2001, Hicks was a member of the Canadian Armed Forces, serving as an artilleryman.
Many first responders say the day brought unspeakable horrors, but it also encouraged them to swear an oath to protect their communities.“I know many of the guys here at Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services, they actually joined the fire services after that event, wanting to help, wanting to do their thing,” Hicks said.
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