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Robert "Bob" Brennan, Father of ROFFA member Terry Brennan passed away on October 20th
Robert Leonard Brennan June 15, 1939 – October 20, 2025 It is with great love and sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Robert (Bob) Leonard Brennan on October 20, 2025, at the age of 86. Bob was predeceased by his parents, Leonard and Ottlie Brennan, and his sister, Sister Patricia Brennan. He was the devoted and loving husband of Joan Brennan for 66 wonderful years. Proud father of Terry (Gayle), Jim (Sheilagh), and Dan (Melanie), Bob’s greatest joy was his famil


ATTENTION ALL ROFFA GRANDPARENTS: YOU AND YOUR GRANDCHIDREN ARE INVITED TO THE OPFFA/RA KIDS CHRISTMAS PARTY
RA Kids Christmas Party Sunday, November 30th - 8:30am-11am (B platoon working) DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS NOVEMBER 7TH because gifts need to be ordered/shipped on time ALL CHILDREN ARE WELCOME! Kids have access to the entire play area, snacks and a visit/photo op with the big man himself. Newborn to 10-year-old children will receive a gift from Santa. Children of Active Members are FREE!! Grandchildren can receive a gift from Santa for $20 payable to the RA at...


Congratulations to the Winner of the August 2025 Bytown 50-50 Draw, CRAIG FISHER CAPT/53/C
The draw was held on Oct 10th 2025 at the Bytown Fire Brigade Museum. The Winner was located and notified. The prize amount $ 2,537.50 1015 PARTICIPANTS IN THE DRAW January Trevor O'Grady Lieut/57/ $2,392.50 February Galen Wilson Capt/44/D $2,402.50 March Daniel Francoeur Capt/36/D $2,392.50 April Christopher Bailey ROFFA $2,542.50 May Shawn P. MacIsaac Fire Prev


DEATH NOTICE: ROFFA Member Brian Brûlé Passed away
Born: June 10, 1944 Joined OFD: May 10,1965 Retired: June 30, 1999 Died: October 15, 2025 BRÛLÉ, Paul Brian Wayne June 10, 1944-October 15, 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of retired Lieutenant Brian Brûlé- Ottawa Fire Services, peacefully at his home at the age of 81, with his loving wife Vicki (Leafloor) by his side. Brian was the proud father of Paul, Anna Marie (Richard Clarke), Sandra (Chris Carter) and the cherished grandfather of Leah, Ro


CITY OF OTTAWA SUPERANNUATION FUND AGM
SENT ON BEHALF OF ROFFA MEMBER DAVE STEPHENSON: For those of you who are part of this pension plan, the City of Ottawa Superannuation...


DEATH NOTICE: Mary Lascelles, mother of ROFFA members Brian and Tom Lascelles, as well as grandmother to active Firefighter Sean Lascelles
Lascelles (Corkery), Mary Helena December 10, 1934-October 4, 2025 Mary passed away peacefully on October 4th at the age of 90,...


MONTHLY EAST-END BREAKFAST: The next east-end breakfast will be on Thursday November 20th @ 8am
All members are welcome to attend the monthly east-end breakfast on the 3rd Thursday of every month . Gabriel Restaurant 2158 St-Joseph Blvd, Orleans A private area of the restaurant has been reserved for us. In order for the restaurant to be well prepared for our group, kindly e-mail Danny Legault at danieljlegault@icloud.com and indicate “YES” for breakfast.


DEATH NOTICE: Gail Russell, wife of ROFFA member Don Russell passed away.
Gail Russell (nee Longchamps)July 9, 1942 – September 28, 2025 With sadness, the family announces that Gail passed away peacefully at...


DEATH NOTICE: Hartley Sommerville, son of ROFFA member Mike Sommerville passed unexpectedly at age 26
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Hartley Joseph Sommerville on September 22, 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario,...


MONTHLY WEST-END BREAKFAST: The next breakfast date is on Friday November 14th.
All members are welcome to attend the monthly west-end breakfast on the 2nd Friday of every month. The next breakfast will be held on...


Volunteers Needed for Bytown Fire Brigade Historical Society
SENT ON BEHALF OF PETER MCBRIDE, PRESIDENT OF BYTOWN FIRE BRIGADE Dear Firefighting Community, The Bytown Fire Brigade Historical...


Volunteers Urgently Needed for the Salvation Army Canteen. We are running out of volunteers to keep this valuable service running 24 /7
The Salvation Army has been using a number of ROFFA Members to look after their Canteen Truck to supply food and beverages to the...


Ontario Expanding Cancer Coverage for Firefighters - Pancreatic and Thyroid Cancers now Presumptive
TORONTO — The Ontario government is working for workers by expanding cancer coverage for firefighters. These changes will make it faster...
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