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LAST CALL FOR REGISTRATIONS FOR THE 2026 ROFFA GOLF TOURNAMENT
The 10th Annual ROFFA Golf Tournament will be held on Tuesday June 16, 2026, at the Meadows Golf & Country Club. Join us on this exciting day of golf and fellowship at The Meadows, 4335 Hawthorne Road, Ottawa. *For those who are wondering; the tournament has been moved from eQuinelle to the Meadows because of its closer proximity to the city and the ability to have an early morning shotgun start, allowing the tournament to wrap up earlier in the day. The 18-hole ‘scramble


Tee Off for a Great Cause at the First Annual FIREWORKS Golf Tournament
The Bytown Fire Brigade is proud to present the first annual FIREWORKS Golf Tournament—an exciting day of golf, camaraderie, and community spirit. Members, supporters, and friends are invited to join us on the course and help make this inaugural event a memorable success. The tournament will take place on Monday, September 21, 2026, with a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. at The Meadows Golf and Country Club, 4335 Hawthorne Road. Registration is $150 per golfer and includes 18 hole


Congratulations to the Winner of the Apr 2026 Bytown 50-50 Draw, Ryan Herrick FF1/37/A
The draw was held on May 22, 2026 at the Bytown Fire Brigade Museum. The Winner was located and notified. The prize amount $2,612.50 1045 PARTICIPANTS IN THE DRAW January Devan Coburn FF1/57/B $2,570.00 February Greg Liuzzo ROFFA $2,587.50 March Ian MacDonald FF1/12/D $2,635.00 April Ryan Herrick FF1/37/A $2,612.50 May June July August September Octo


THE OTTAWA FIRST RESPONDER FOUNDATION WILL BE HOLDING THEIR FIRST ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT ON JULY 24TH :
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Message from your President in light of recent losses.
Good afternoon ROFFA members, Most recently, in the span of only two weeks, we lost two members of our OFS Family, a 40-year-old active OFS member and a 65-year-old retired ROFFA member. Sadly, and unexpectedly, they took their own lives. We may not have personally known one or any of them, but we nevertheless grieve the loss of two of our brothers and we can feel for the deep pain their families must be going through. From all the posts we can see on social media, they were


DEATH NOTICE: ROFFA member Peter Neville passed away unexpectedly at age 62. He was the brother of ROFFA members Paul Neville and Mark Neville and predeceased by his brother Luke.
Born: January 1, 1964 Joined GFD: February 9, 1998 Retired: March 1, 2022 Deceased: April 30, 2026 In Loving Memory Peter William Neville 1964 – 2026 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Peter, on Thursday April 30, 2026, at the age of 62 years. Loving father of Patrick (Rosita), Stephanie, and Shannon. Dear grandfather of Rio and Clara. Pre-deceased by his father Norman, his mother Florence, and his brother Luke. He will be sadly missed by his


Peter Ryan Celebrates his 90th Birthday.
Check out his photo Album here.


Ottawa Fire Services Band News
SENT ON BEHALF OF OFS BANDMASTER PAUL CASAGRANDE: For the latest News and announcements from the OFS Band. Click here .


SPECIAL OFFER AVAILABLE TO ALL RETIRED AND ACTIVE MEMBERS:
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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
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...
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