BRAVERY IS NOT THE ABSENSE OF FEAR
BUT ACTION IN THE FACE OF FEAR
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Retired Ottawa Firefighters Association
The Retired Ottawa Firefighters Association (ROFFA) was founded in 2010, by a group of Ottawa Retired Firefighters for the purpose of establishing an organization dedicated to serving retired Ottawa Firefighters, their spouses, widows and widowers.
Once an active Ottawa Firefighter retires, he or she automatically becomes a Member of ROFFA.
Please inform us of your retirement to be added to the ROFFA email alert list.
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Attention All Members: Have you ever met a child burn survivor?
I have met more than I could imagine even existed. Child burns happen ~ too often unfortunately. For Child Burn Survivors in Ontario –...
Kemptville Blacksmith retired from battling flames embraces the art of creating with fire
ROFFA member Mark Tedeschini After witnessing the destruction that fire is capable of as a firefighter, a Kemptville resident now uses it...
Remember This? Bob the fire horse, the end of an era
The retirement of Ottawa's last fire horse was front page news, back in 1929. Horse-Drawn Hose Reel with 500 feet of hose wrapped around...
Message from Sick Benefit Fund Chairman Rob Collins
Hello SBF Retired Members,
At the SBF Annual General Meeting, held on September 23, 2021 the membership approved a $3.00 per month dues increase from $17.00 to $20.00. This increase will be implemented starting with your dues payments October 15th.
Thank you.
Rob Collins
SBF Chair
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Death Notice
Robert (Bob) Lawson
ROFFA Member/Former OFD District Chief
July 22, 1936 - September 28, 2021
Robert (Bob, or ‘Chief’) Lawson passed away peacefully in his 86th year, after a brief but valiant battle with cancer. Bob was a firefighter for 37 years and retired as a District Chief; his brothers in the OFD were his second family. He loved and was loved by his family and friends; he loved his job; and he loved his life.
Marvin Campbell
ROFFA Member/Former OFD District Chief
August 6, 1932 - September 20, 2021
***We are looking for volunteers to stand vigil at Marvin Campbell’s Celebration of Life, Saturday October 16 between 10-11am. Please send us an email if you are available.***
Wayne Foster
ROFFA member/brother of ROFFA Member Bob Foster and son of the late Platoon Chief John Foster
July 28, 1947 - Sept. 3, 2021
*A Celebration of life for Wayne will be held tomorrow, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021 from 2pm to 4pm at the Calabogie Highlands Golf Club . 981 Barryvale Rd, Calabogie, ON (613) 752-1234
2022 Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremonies
Come together to pay tribute to local, national and international fallen Firefighters.
Ottawa Firefighters
Memorial Ceremony
When: TBD
Where: Ottawa Fire Fighters Memorial Site
Ottawa City Hall
Time: 11:00am
Canadian Firefighters
Memorial Ceremony
When: TBD
Where: CFFF Memorial, Lebreton Flats
Time: 10:30am
International Firefighters
Memorial Ceremony
When: TBD
Where: IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial
Colorado Springs
