Pierre Lacroix
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Drowning death of Montreal firefighter on the job ruled accidentalQuebec coroner Géhane Kamel says the city's fire department must provide its members with more practical training in rescues on water.CanadaApr 28, 2023
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Coroner’s inquest hears of search for Montreal firefighter whose rescue boat capsizedPierre Lacroix and his colleagues were trying to save two boaters in distress when the firefighters' vessel capsized in the waves of the St. Lawrence River on Oct. 17, 2021.CanadaNov 22, 2022
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Quebec’s work safety board releases report looking into firefighter Pierre Lacroix’s deathQuebec's work safety board has concluded that the boat that firefighters used during a deadly rescue in the St. Lawrence River and the training they received were deficient.CanadaOct 6, 2022
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Chief coroner orders public inquest into death of Montreal firefighterPierre Lacroix died on Oct. 17, 2021, during a water rescue near the Lachine Rapids. The boat he was on capsized and Lacroix drowned after being pinned under the boat.CanadaMay 12, 2022
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A firefighter’s death on duty prompted a provincial police investigation in QuebecThe Quebec provincial police say its major crimes unit is investigating the death of a firefighter, who died while on duty Saturday night near the capital city.CanadaDec 19, 2021
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Petition seeks to name walking trail after deceased firefighterA young Montrealer is asking the city to pay tribute to firefighter Pierre Lacroix, who died during a rescue operation on the St. Lawrence River.TrendingNov 4, 2021
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Funeral held in Montreal for firefighter who died during water rescue on St. Lawrence RiverPierre Lacroix of the Montreal fire department drowned after the rescue boat he was in capsized and he became trapped underneath.CanadaOct 29, 2021
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Funeral to be held Friday at Notre-Dame Basilica for fallen Montreal firefighterLacroix, a veteran firefighter, died under tragic circumstances last week, while taking part in a water rescue on the St. Lawrence River.CanadaOct 25, 2021
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