City firefighter who died by suicide mourned amid calls for better mental health supports

Apr. 19, 2024, Winnipeg, Man. – The wife of a veteran Winnipeg firefighter who died by suicide expressed hope for change Friday, while he was remembered as a devoted and loving person at a funeral attended by hundreds.

Preston Heinbigner’s death has prompted calls for better mental health supports for first responders, and for the death to be officially recognized as occurring in the line of duty. | READ MORE