The family of Barry Martin, who died on January 27 after sustaining injuries while attending a blaze at the former Jenners department store, are inviting people to line the Royal Mile to pay their respects.
The 38-year-old tackled the fire with colleagues on January 23 before being rushed to the Royal Infirmary. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Superintendent David Robertson, of Edinburgh Division, said: “Our thoughts are with the family, friends, and colleagues of Barry at this very difficult time.”
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His funeral is to be held at St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh on February 17. His family are inviting people to pay their respects by lining the Royal Mile from 12pm on the day as the cortege makes its way to the cathedral.
A death notice for Barry reads: “Sudden and tragically in the line of duty as a firefighter, on January 27, 2023, Barry, beloved husband of Shelley, much loved father Oliver and Daniel, dear son of Carol and Bill and a much loved brother, son-in-law, uncle, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend to many.”
The notice added: “Service at St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh, on Friday, February 17 at 12.30 p.m., by invitation.
“People are welcome to pay their respects on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, from 12 noon, as the cortege makes it way to the cathedral.
“A private committal thereafter.”
Speaking last month, Interim Chief Officer Ross Haggart said: “I speak for the entire service when I say that we are all devastated by the loss of Barry and our thoughts remain with his family, friends and colleagues at this deeply distressing time.
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“Both Barry’s family and the service have been overwhelmed with the messages of support we have received and we thank everyone for the time they have taken to share these.”
Four other firefighters were also taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment and were subsequently released.
A police officer was also treated for smoke inhalation at hospital and was later released.
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