Fallen Firefighters Memorial Task Force

The Fallen Firefighters Memorial Task Force makes recommendations to the City of St. Catharines City Council regarding the development of a memorial to fallen firefighters.

Meetings

The Task Force will meet monthly, or as required at the discretion of the chair. View our meeting calendar and read the Task Force's agendas and minutes to stay informed.

The Task Force shall conduct its meetings in accordance with and otherwise comply with the City of St. Catharines Simplified Meeting Procedures for advisory bodies.

Purpose

The Task Force will be responsible for:

Phase 1 – reviewing options for the scope and type of memorial including any required research on previous losses
Phase 2 – reviewing options for site selection and funding, including consideration of operation and maintenance costs
Phase 3 – developing a strategy and team to plan and implement ceremonies
Phase 4 – securing funding, design and implementation

Based on the findings of phase 1, 2 and 3, the Task Force will report to Council a recommended project plan and ceremony strategy.

Members

The current members are:

Nancy Harris (citizen member)
Barry Katzman (Chair) (citizen member)
Ryan Madill (representative of the Professional Firefighters Association)
Chris Slota (representative of the Professional Firefighters Association)
Fire Chief Dave Upper (representative of the Fire Services Leadership Team)
Deputy Chief Andrea DeJong (representative of the Fire Services Leadership Team)
Mayor Mat Siscoe
Councillor Dawn Dodge
Councillor Jackie Lindal
Angela Carson, Administrative Assistant, Fire Services (staff liaison)

The Task Force will operate until the memorial is implemented and a long term strategy is in place for ceremonies, or until disbanded by Council.

Composition

The Task Force consists of up to nine members, including:

Up to two citizen members (preference will be given to relatives of deceased firefighters)
Two representatives appointed by the St. Catharines Professional Firefighters Association
Two representatives of the Fire Services Leadership Team
The Mayor
Two members of Council

Reporting structure

The Task Force reports directly to City Council; required reporting is outlined within the Statement of Purpose. The details of this terms of reference shall be reviewed with each report to Council.

Coordination with other advisory bodies may be required, depending on the type of memorial recommended.

Administrative support to the Task Force shall be provided by Fire Services, which shall assign a Staff Liaison to the Committee. Additional staff resources will be provided, as required from time to time.