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THE RETIRED OTTAWA FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION (ROFFA) AND FRONTLINE CREDIT UNION PROUDLY PRESENT“A NIGHT OF MAGIC & MEMORIES”
FRIDAY MAY 1ST 2026 DINNER AND ENTERTAINMENT: ONLY $65 (PER PERSON, INCLUDES TAX AND GRATUITY) Reserve your seats or table of 8 today. Simply send your payment via e-transfer to info@roffa.ca or pay directly at any of the two Frontline Credit Union branch, 365 Richmond Road or 417 Hazeldean Road. (Please advise if you have any dietary needs or any other special request) SPACE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 PEOPLE. No tickets will be required, just keep your payment receipt.


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:
Please contact Freedom Boat Club directly for more information


Congratulations to the Winner of the Nov 2025 Bytown 50-50 Draw, Mark Hatfield Capt/33/A
The draw was held on Jan 9th 2026 at the Bytown Fire Brigade Museum. The Winner was located and notified. The prize amount $ 2,562.50 1025 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 $2


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


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...


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...


Louise Quinn, wife of ROFFA member Tom Quinn passed away
QUINN, Louise Suzanne (née Séguin) October 24, 1945 – January 9, 2023 It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved...
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