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DEATH NOTICE: ROFFA MEMBER/FORMER CAPTAIN JOHN CHAPMAN PASSED AWAY.
Born: April 4, 1944 Joined OFD; May 3, 1965 Retired: Died: August 13, 2025 It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of...


DEATH NOTICE: ROFFA member/former Cumberland Chief of Fire Prevention André (Andy) Briere passed away
Born: June 12, 1941 Joined CFD as volunteer in 1965 and full time in 1975 Retired: 2001 Died: August 9, 2025 It is with profound sadness...


VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: CFFF Memorial Ceremony - September 5th - 7th, 2025
The CFFF is forever grateful for the support provided by our ROFFA members who have volunteered over the memorial weekend. Having...


2025 Firefighter Memorial Dates
Here are this years firefighter memorials. Mark your calendars. The Ottawa Fallen Firefighters Memorial will be held on Friday September...


Congratulations to the Winner of the May 2025 Bytown 50-50 Draw, Shawn MacIsaac ( Fire Prevention )
The draw was held on June 20th 2025 at the Bytown Fire Brigade Museum. The Winner was located and notified. The prize amount $ 2,565.00...


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...


OFS Band News
SENT ON BEHALF OF OFS BANDMASTER PAUL CASAGRANDE.


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
Expansion would make it easier to access benefits through the WSIB HAMILTON – The Ontario government will soon introduce legislation...


Mary Anne McCormick, wife of Senior Firefighter Cory Peddie 12B passed away at age 50.
Sunday, October 13th, 2024. She was born in Ormstown Quebec on October 17th, 1973 to the late Donald and Hope McCormick. Mary Anne,...


Kyle Penney, brother of Executive Officer Kent Penney passed away at age 51
Kyle Penney, CD, RCN Cdr Born: June 7, 1973 Deceased: October 9, 2024 Kyle Penney of Halifax, NS passed away on October 9, 2024 at the...


ROFFA member/Former Fire Chief Lyle MacLennan passed away at age 90.
Born: December 1, 1933 Joined OFD: August 5, 1952 Retired: January 31, 1989 Died: June 28, 2024 Lyle Lorne MacLennan December 1, 1933 —...


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...


ROFFA Launch new Facebook group page
Today, ROFFA launched a new Facebook page group for our members to enjoy and share great stories, pictures and much more.This page will...


ROFFA member/former Firefighter Kim Scheel passed away suddenly at age 68.
We are heartbroken to announce Kim’s sudden and unexpected passing on Sunday February 12th, 2023, at the age of 68. Kim was predeceased...


Charity Classic - Playing With Heart Police VS Fire
IN SUPPORT OF THE OTTAWA HEART INSTITUTE Date : March 10th from 2.30 – 4pm TD Place at Landsdowne Park Afterwards, we will attend Craft...


ROFFA member/former District Chief Bruce Foster passed away
Peacefully in Hospital on Wednesday February 1, 2023 Bruce Foster at the age of 79. Loving Husband of Bonnie (Wallace). Proud father of...


Former Ottawa Fire Department Mechanic Steve Van't Slot passed away.
It is with heavy hearts that the family announces Steve’s sudden passing on Friday, January 27, 2023, in his 85th year. He leaves behind...


ROFFA member/former Deputy Fire Chief Garry Clarke passed away suddenly
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce his passing, on January 21st, 2023, in his 85th year. He was the deeply loved and...
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