Ever wonder how fire stations are dedicated?
Here is the bylaw in place when a dedication is recommended.
Legislative History: Enacted August 22, 2017 (By-law No. CPOL.-80-312); Amended June 26, 2018 (By-law No. CPOL.-287-278); Amended August 10, 2021 (By-law No. CPOL.-80(a)-246); Amended July 25, 2023 (By-law No. CPOL.-80(b)-197)
Last Review Date: July 25, 2023
Service Area Lead: Fire Chief, London Fire Department, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services
1. Policy Statement
That a policy be adopted to provide for the dedication of fire stations in memory of specific London Fire Department personnel that is agreed to by significant family member(s).
2. Definitions
Not applicable.
3. Applicability
This policy applies to all Fire Stations within the City of London.
The Fire Stations with current dedications are:
- Station 1 – Memorial HQ
- Station 2 – DC Stanley Scruby & Lieutenant Arthur Hartop
- Station 3 – Chief John Roe
- Station 4 – Deputy Chief Peter Harding
- Station 5 – No dedication
- Station 6 – Chief Lawrence Clark
- Station 7 – No dedication
- Station 8 – No dedication
- Station 9 – R C McRonald
- Station 10 – No dedication
- Station 11 – No dedication
- Station 12 – Firefighter Rick Roman
- Station 13 – Captain David Moffitt
- Station 14 – No dedication
- Station 15 – No dedication
4. The Policy
That upon request and vetting by the Fire Chief, applicable fire stations be dedicated in memory of London Fire Department personnel who:
• Have lost their lives in the line of duty
or
• Were an exemplary leader both to personnel and to the public, promoting the Department and conducting outstanding activities for Fire & Life Safety within the Community.
