Edmonton Fire Rescue Services honour their fallen on 25th anniversary of 9/11 attack

Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Breadcrumb Trail Links HomeNewsLocal NewsPolitics Edmonton Fire Rescue Services honour their fallen on 25th anniversary of 9/11 attack Since 2002, 63 active Edmonton firefighters have died — many are lost to cancer before they ever retire Author of the article: By Eric Bowling Published Sep 11, 2026 Last updated 1 hour ago 3 minute read Join the conversation The Edmonton Firefighters Pipes and Drums lead members to a memorial to honour the active and retired members of Edmonton Fire Rescue Services who have passed away in the last year, at the Firefighters Memorial Plaza, 10318 83 Ave. NW, Friday Sept. 11, 2026. PHOTO BY DAVID BLOOM /Postmedia Article content It’s been 25 years since 343 firefighters died protecting the lives of countless others during the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York — and firefighting is more dangerous than ever. Article content Since that unforgettable day, Edmontonians have been diligently paying their respects each year at Edmonton’s original fire hall on 103 Street and 83 Avenue, for firefighters who have died in service. Organized by the Edmonton Firefighter Memorial Society, which was founded in 1997, the ceremony honours both past firefighters and, increasingly, active firefighters who paid the ultimate price answering the call. Article content Article content Article content Of 74 Edmonton firefighters who perished in the line of duty, 63 have died since 2002, and six members have died since last year’s memorial. A large crowd braved cold winds and rains to honour them. Article content Article content Headline News Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Article content “I think you saw from the great turnout in such poor weather what it means to all first responders,” said Fire Chief David Lazenby. “So often in other professions, people pass away sadly and they’re never spoken of again. The memorial means our members will always be remembered. Article content “We’re always adapting and evolving — the risks we face are changing, the incidents we’re responding to are changing, we’re constantly using scientific research to look at ways we can keep our members as safe as possible in what is an inherently risky business.” Article content A…