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.

BRAVERY IS NOT THE ABSENSE OF FEAR
BUT ACTION IN THE FACE OF FEAR

Name: Retired Ottawa Fifrefighters Association
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WHat's New at ROFFA.ca

2026 ROFFA Fall AGM details in the events section.

Save the Date! ROFFA Golf Tournament scheduled for June 8th 2027 at Loch March Golf Course

The OFS Band perform on Canada Day. Photos here

Check out this year's ROFFA Golf tournament photos here

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

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News & Upcoming Events

ROFFA FALL 2026 AGM

SAVE THE DATE: All OFS retirees—urban and rural—as well as Airport Fire retirees and spouses are invited to attend. Event Overview Join fellow retirees for an informative meeting followed by a social gathering, lunch, and refreshments. Date and Time Thursday, October 8, 2026 Meeting: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Lunch and cash bar: 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided free of charge. Location Ottawa Masonic Centre, Tunis Shriners Complex2140 Walkley RoadOttawa, Ontario

2026 Firefighter Memorial Dates

Here are this years firefighter memorials. Mark your calendars. The Ottawa Fallen Firefighters Memorial will be held on Friday September 11th at 12:00. Location: Ottawa Fallen Firefighers Memorial site at City Hall. https://offcf.ca/ The Canadian Fallen Firefighters Memorial will be held on Sunday September 13th at the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Memorial located at 200 Lett St, Ottawa. https://www.cfff.ca/memorial-weekend-info/2025-ceremony.html The IAFF's Fallen Firefighte

THE 2026 OTTAWA FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL CEREMONY

This invitation is extended to all members and their families.

SAVE THE DATE

The ROFFA Golf Committee has just secured the venue for the 2027 ROFFA Golf Tournament. The tournament will take place on June 8, 2027, at Loch March Golf Course located at 1755 Old Carp Rd. in Kanata. Additional details will be shared in the new year.

MONTHLY EAST-END BREAKFAST: The next east-end breakfast will be on Thursday SEPT 17th @ 8am

All members are welcome to attend the monthly east-end breakfast on the 3rd Thursday of every month . Gabriel Restaurant 2158 St-Joseph Blvd, Orleans A private area of the restaurant has been reserved for us.

MONTHLY WEST-END BREAKFAST: The next west-end breakfast will be on Friday September 11th, 2026 @ 8:00 am

All members are welcome to attend the monthly west-end breakfast on the 2nd Friday of every month. Buster's Bar and Grill 420 Hazeldean Rd. Kanata, just west of Eagleson Rd.

Congratulations to the Winner of the June 2026 Bytown 50-50 Draw, Jean-François Michel T.O.

The draw was held on July 31, 2026 at the Bytown Fire Brigade Museum. The Winner was located and notified. The prize amount $2,605.00 1041 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 Chris Bloom FF1/42/B $2602.50 June Jean-François Michel T.O

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

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

Death Notice

ROFFA Member Ronald Patrick Ralph passed away.

RALPH, Ronald Patrick Ottawa Fire Services – Retired Peacefully, with his family by his side, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the age of 80 years. Beloved husband of 60 years to Christel “Chris” (née Ohmayer). Loving father of Wendy and Tracy-Ann. Cherished Poppa of Kristen, Rebecca, Kyle, Matthew and Darren. Loving Great Grandfather of Caleb. Dear brother of Maureen, Harry, Billy, Shelagh, and Terry. Admired uncle to so many Nieces and Nephews Predeceased by his p

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

2026 Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremonies
Come together to pay tribute to local, national and international fallen Firefighters.

Ottawa Firefighters
Memorial Ceremony

When: Friday Sept. 11th
Where: Ottawa Fire Fighters Memorial Site
Ottawa City Hall
Time: 12:00 pm

Canadian Firefighters
Memorial Ceremony

When: Sunday Sept 13th
Where: CFFF Memorial, Lebreton Flats
Time: 10:30am

International Firefighters
Memorial Ceremony

When: Sept 19th
Where: IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial
Colorado Springs

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