A Corner Brook woman representing NL at a fallen firefighter's memorial in Ottawa on Sunday

    Friday, 8 September 2023 16:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Stephanie Pinksen has also been selected by the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation to be one of four wildland firefighting personnel to be a part of the Headdress Party that will present helmets to the families of fallen firefighters.

    A Corner Brook wildland fire specialist will be one of two representing this province at the 2023 Fallen Firefighter memorial taking place in Ottawa on Sunday. Stephanie Pinksen will joining Forest Fire Protection Supervisor Tom Burry of Gander. Ms. Pinksen has also been selected by the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation to be one of four wildland firefighting personnel to be a part of the Headdress Party that will present helmets to the families of fallen firefighters. The Canadian Fire Service’s Fallen Firefighter Memorial is attended by the top fire service personnel in Canada, firefighters from across the country, government representatives, families and friends.

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