Firefighters across the province are bidding a final farewell to a brother and tireless advocate today.
Jimmy O’Toole passed away last Saturday at the age of 46.
Diagnosed with cancer in 2018, he became a tireless advocate for the people with whom he served, by fighting to improve protections for firefighters with occupational cancer.
Members of the House of Assembly held a moment of silence yesterday in O’Toole’s memory after tribute was paid to him by Deputy Premier, Barry Petten.
Members of the House of Assembly stand in a moment of silence in memory of firefighter, Jimmy O’Toole
Firefighters from across North America will attend today’s funeral service at 1:00 from St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church on Craigmillar Avenue.
The service will be livestreamed for those unable to attend. Donations will be accepted in trust for his children.
Minister Barry Petten’s statement as read in the House of Assembly
