Toronto Professional Fire Fighters’ Association

Remembrance Day Ceremonies – November 11th

Each year on November 11th, we pause to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country and our communities. For generations, Canada’s military and fire service have stood side by side—bound by duty, courage, and a shared commitment to protecting others.

Both the firefighter and the soldier answer a call that few can fully understand: to place themselves in harm’s way for the greater good. From the battlefields overseas to the frontlines at home, both professions are steeped in honour, service, and selflessness. Our uniforms may differ, but the values that define us—courage, loyalty, and sacrifice—remain the same. It is this deep connection between our two traditions that makes Remembrance Day especially meaningful.

Across Toronto, members of the Toronto Professional Fire Fighters’ Association will once again join their communities in solemn reflection and remembrance. We encourage all members to attend one of the local ceremonies listed below to honour those who have served and those who continue to serve.

Remembrance Day Services – Tuesday, November 11th

Sunrise Service – Michael Smith
Prospect Cemetery, 1450 St. Clair Avenue West
Form up: 07:30 at St. Clair Gates | Service: 08:00

Toronto Old City Hall Cenotaph – Michael Smith & Steve D’Alosio
60 Queen Street West
Form up: Nathan Phillips Square at 10:15 | Service: 10:45

Toronto Zoo – Chris Sornberger
Waterside Theatre, 2000 Meadowvale Road
Form up: 10:30 | Service: 10:45

Queen’s Park Memorial – Justin D’Alosio
University Ave & College St
Form up: 10:45 | Service: 10:55

East York Civic Centre – Travis Mathews
Memorial Gardens, 850 Coxwell Avenue
Form up: East York Collegiate (Coxwell & Cosburn) at 10:15 | Service: 10:45

Etobicoke Civic Centre Cenotaph – Matt Fabbro
399 The West Mall
Form up: 10:45 | Service: 10:15

North York Service – Danny Bellio
Cenotaph, York Cemetery, 160 Beecroft Road
Form up: 10:45 | Service: 10:45

York Civic Centre – Ryan Morrison
York Memorial Collegiate Institute, 2690 Eglinton Avenue West
Form up: 10:45 | Service: 10:45

Swansea Town Hall – Tori Goulart
95 Lavinia Avenue
Form up: 10:45 | Service: 10:45

Kew Gardens Cenotaph – Ryan Fairlie
Queen St. E. at Lee Avenue
Form up: Corpus Christi Church, 10:15 | Service: 10:30

Fort York National Historic Site – Rob Kular
250 Fort York Blvd.
Form up: 10:30 | Service: 10:45

Sunnybrook Veterans Centre / Hospital – Robert Burland
2075 Bayview Avenue
Form up: 10:15 | Service: 10:45

Scarborough War Memorial
2190 Kingston Road
Form up: 10:45 | Service: 10:45

Royal Canadian Legion 527 – Ryan Grech
948 Sheppard Avenue West
Form up: 10:45 | Service: 10:45

St. James Cemetery & Crematorium – James McCreight
635 Parliament Street
Form up: 10:00 | Service: 10:00

Members of the TPFFA Executive will be present at these locations to represent our association and honour our shared legacy of service. We invite all members, active and retired, to join us as we reflect on the sacrifices of those who came before us and renew our commitment to the values that unite us —courage, compassion, service, and remembrance.

Lest We Forget.

Robert Burland Ceremonial and Bereavement Chair
Toronto Professional Fire Fighters’ Association I.A.F.F. Local 3888
robert.burland@torontofirefighters.org / 289.489.8088