posted on August 11, 2008

The Globe And Mail: Firefighter remembered as intelligent, helpful colleague

With a report from Josh Wingrove

By: MATTHEW TREVISAN
Published: August 11, 2008
Source: The Globe And Mail

Bob Leek, Toronto Fire Services district chief of emergency planning, was an accommodating, easygoing and highly intelligent firefighter, and a husband and father, his colleagues said last night.

"He had a very fulfilling career within the Toronto Fire Services ... and will certainly be missed by the department and certainly as a valued member of our association," said Scott Marks, president of the Toronto Professional Firefighters' Association.

Mr. Leek, 55, died yesterday while surveying damage from the active fire at the Sunrise Propane facility. He collapsed without signs of traumatic injuries and was sent to Humber River Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

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