Retired Ottawa Firefighters Association

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The Retired Ottawa Firefighters Association (ROFFA) was founded in 2010, by a group of Ottawa Retired Firefighters for the purpose of establishing an organization dedicated to serving retired Ottawa Firefighters, their spouses, widows and widowers.

Once an active Ottawa Firefighter retires, he or she automatically becomes a Member of ROFFA.

Please inform us of your retirement to be added to the ROFFA email alert list.

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Name: Retired Ottawa Fifrefighters Association
Address: CA

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WHat's New at ROFFA.ca

Check out this year's ROFFA Golf tournament photos here

Check out this year's Airport Fire Golf tournament photos here

The 2026 Team Morgan Car Wash photos are posted here.

Photos of a night of Magic and Memories. Click here to see album

New WSIB claim procedures for ROFFA members. More...

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The Bytown Fire Brigade is proud to present the first annual FIREWORKS Golf Tournament. Check upcoming events section for more information.

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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

Peter Ryan Celebrates his 90th Birthday.

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Death Notice

ROFFA Member Robert ( Bob) Todd Passed Away

Born: February 11, 1948 Joined GFD: September 2, 1975 Retired: February 29, 2008 Died: July 4, 2026 In the afternoon of Saturday July 4th, Bob passed peacefully while surrounded by his family. Bob was a firefighter for the city of Gloucester and the amalgamated city of Ottawa for 33 years. He was married to Valerie; they were the love of each other’s lives for over 45 years. He was the incredibly proud dad to his daughter Chantel and his son Robert (Bobby), as well as a prou

ROFFA MEMBER Roger Goneau Passed Away on the morning of June 22nd.

Born: April 5, 1949 Joined VFD: February 3, 1976 (Vanier FD amalgamated with Ottawa on July 1, 1985) Retired: October 3, 2008 Died: June 22, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Roger Goneau Jr, he left this world peacefully, surrounded by his family on June 22, 2026, at the age of 77. Roger was born April 5, 1949, in Eastview (Vanier), son of Roger and Colombe (nee Labrecque) Goneau. Roger started his career as a firefighter for the city of Vanier in

DEATH NOTICE : ROFFA member Dave MacCormack passed away.

David John MacCormack April 23rd, 1936 - June 1st, 2026 Born: April 23, 1936 Joined OFD: May 9, 1955 Retired April 30, 1996 Deceased: June 01, 2026 David John MacCormack, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully June 1st 2026 at the age of 90. Born in Ottawa in 1936, Dave spent his younger years exploring the rivers and lakes of the Ottawa area, developing the fishing skills he would use for the rest of his life. He would regularl

DEATH NOTICE UPDATED: Pauline Ullett, wife of ROFFA member Jim Ullett and sister of ROFFA member Steve Hanson passed away.

Pauline Margaret Ullett August 31, 1950 - February 26, 2026 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Pauline Margaret Ullett on February 26, 2026, at the age of 75. Pauline passed away peacefully at home in Hammond, Ontario, surrounded by her loving family.Born on August 31, 1950, in Ottawa, Ontario, Pauline was the cherished daughter of the late Norman and Rita Hanson. She was predeceased by her brother Glen Hanson and is survived by her brother Stephen Hanson (Wilma).

(UPDATED) ROFFA member/long-time OPFFA local 162 President Bob Butler passed away. He was the father of active OFS member Graham Butler.

Born November 14, 1938 Joined OFD: February 3, 1958 Retired: November 30, 1998 Deceased: May 30, 2026 "The family of Bob Butler have requested uniformed active or retired members to serve as Vigils during the visitation on June 9th (5pm - 8pm) and June 10th (10am - 11am) at the Capital Memorial. Members wishing to assist are to contact ROFFA Director, John Sobey at, johnsobey@roffa.ca." The family of Robert John Edgar Butler, lovingly known to all as Bob, is saddened to annou

DEATH NOTICE: Allan Shusterman, brother of ROFFA member Lorne Shusterman and uncle of active OFS members Zak and Ben Shusterman passed away at age 74

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Allan David Shusterman, who died in Ottawa on May 21, 2026, at the age of 74. Born in Toronto, Allan was the beloved son of the late Saul and Helen Shusterman and a graduate of the University of Toronto. He spent his career in the public service, working for the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions, and took great pride in his work. Allan is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Shelley; his dau

2025 Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremonies
Come together to pay tribute to local, national and international fallen Firefighters.

Ottawa Firefighters
Memorial Ceremony

When: Friday Sept. 5th
Where: Ottawa Fire Fighters Memorial Site
Ottawa City Hall
Time: 12:00 pm

Canadian Firefighters
Memorial Ceremony

When: Sunday Sept 7th
Where: CFFF Memorial, Lebreton Flats
Time: 10:30am

International Firefighters
Memorial Ceremony

When: Sept 20th
Where: IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial
Colorado Springs

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