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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,...


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,...


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...
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