Highlands East Flags at Half-Mast in Honour of Firefighter Tom Yanch

The Municipality of Highlands East is deeply saddened to share the tragic news of the passing of Highlands East firefighter Tom Yanch. Tom served our community with dedication, courage, and an unwavering commitment to public safety. His contributions and spirit will be remembered with profound gratitude.

On behalf of Council, staff, and the Highlands East Fire Department, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Tom’s family, friends, and fellow firefighters during this incredibly difficult time. We ask the community to join us in keeping them in their thoughts while also respecting their privacy as they navigate this loss.

In honour of Tom’s service, flags across Highlands East have been lowered to half mast as a tribute to his memory and the impact he made on our community.

We recognize that Tom’s passing is felt deeply across Highlands East and beyond. His dedication to protecting others exemplified the very best of public service.