Tag: Ottawa fire
Ontario doubling fire protection grant to protect more firefighters
There are approximately 33,000 municipal firefighters in Ontario. This includes more than 12,500 full-time firefighters, more than 20,000 volunteer firefighters and almost 400 part-time firefighters.
Fernbank Road fire at Flewellyn-Jones heritage home leaves family displaced
In January 2016, the well-known Flewellyn-Jones house was given heritage designation. The Flewellyn family who constructed the home in 1886, were known by many as community leaders…
Ottawa Fire share their 12 days of holiday fire safety
The holiday season is a time full of joy and celebration, but it’s important to keep safety in mind to protect your loved ones and your home…
Can you fill these boots? Stittsville Fire Station 46 wants to hear from you
Firefighters are a valuable part of our community and inside the station these men and women firefighters are one big family who care about their community…
Evening update for May 25 on current power and storm clean-up from Councillor Gower
Seems like every time I think I’ve seen the worst of the damage, I find another street with something more serious.
Emotional reunion for Stittsville Station 46 firefighters who saved baby Cody McNeil
It was five years ago on February 8, 2017 when Tammy and Chris McNeil awoke in the middle of the night to the loud blare of their smoke alarm.
Ottawa Fire wants you to stay safe during the holidays
Tom Miller is the Sector Chief for District 8 at Ottawa Fire Station 81 here in Stittsville. In a conversation with Stittsville Central he shares precautions…
Great turn-out for Jo-Jo’s Fun Day in Stittsville
(Members of the Kassis family, who organized the successful Family Fun Fair, pose with Councillor Glen Gower on June 22, 2019 in Stittsville. Photo: Stittsville Central) The Kassis family, owners…
Driver unscathed after van ventures into quarry pond
Photo via Todd Horricks/Ottawa Fire. A man in his 20s was unhurt after the commercial van he was driving plunged into a deep pond in the Tomlinson Quarry on Jinkinson…
Firefighters douse 50-foot tall grass fire near Stittsville
Photo: The aftermath of a recent grass fire, tweeted by fire sector chief Todd Horricks on Sunday. He did not specify the picture location. Firefighters extinguished a grass fire about…