Inaugurated on May 25, 2013
The Centre de services financiers des pompiers paid solemn tribute to all Quebec firefighters who fell in the line of duty by unveiling a monument in their memory. This initiative—meant to ensure that those who risked their lives to save others are never forgotten—was part of the celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of the Service de sécurité incendie de Montréal.
Gérald Laplante, chair of the Association des pompiers retraités de Montréal, had long envisioned a place of remembrance like this one. To help bring his vision to life, the Centre de services financiers des pompiers put out a call to firefighter associations throughout the province. The caisse is proud to have believed in and championed this worthwhile project. The monument stands as a testament to the collective effort and financial generosity of those who wished to honour the firefighters who gave their lives in service.