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Barbara DeFazio, widow of the late Richard DeFazio (OFD member 1958-1963, and brother of ROFFA member Pat DeFazio) has passed away.

Barbara was married for 61 years to Richard Nelson DeFazio who passed away on August 16, 2019. Growing up as a child she spent her...

Congratulations to the Winner of the Oct 2024 Bytown 50-50 Draw, Lieutenant JOHN DIMACUHA LT/42/D.

The draw was held on Nov 29th 2024 at the Bytown Fire Brigade Museum. The Winner was located and notified. The prize amount $ 2,367.50...

NOW ON SALE: 2025 Firefighter Calendar

This is the best stocking stuffer or secret Santa gift available this year (😉) If you haven’t seen it yet , it features the...

Audrey Alexander Guigues, widow of the late OFD member John Guigues (Deceased October 30, 1996) passed away last week.

Funeral service info Visitation Friday, December 20th, 2-4pm and 7-9pm at Tubman Garden Funeral Home on Richmond Road (behind Queensway...

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...

Bytown Fire Brigade Museum 50/50 Draw - 2022 December Winner

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...

LATEST ROFFA MEMBER GETS AN AMAZING SEND-OFF FROM THE OFS:

On last Friday December 30th, long-time Senior Administrative Assistant to the Fire Chief Johanne Laferriere worked her last day and...

Soon-to-be ROFFA member Barry Robillard recognized for his selfless life-saving donation

CHICAGO — Coaches and players have friends and family attend games all the time, but Chicago Blackhawks coach Luke Richardson thought one...

ROFFA member/former OFD Firefighter Ken Harrison passed away

Obituary of Kenneth Harrison After a wonderful fulfilling 90 years, Ken Harrison passed away peacefully at the Ottawa Heart Institute after