Tag: Ottawa Fire Service
The Derecho that stormed into Stittsville bringing a community together
Where were you on May 21st as alerts rang loudly on cellphones and radio? A storm was on its way – a storm that was immeasurable in the havoc it would cause to our hometown of Stittsville.
Kitten saved from Stittsville weekend fire – GoFundMe campaign organized for family
Ottawa Fire Services was able to save a kitten from a house fire over the weekend.
Ottawa Police – need a tow know your rights when in a collision
No one wants to be in a collision, but they do occur. In Ottawa, an average of 40 collisions happen every 24 hours – and that’s on good weather days…
Two early morning fires in Stittsville and Kanata South moments apart
(An early morning fire at the La Cucina Ristorante on Hazeldean Road – December 6, 2021. Photo: Ottawa Fire Service) Ottawa Fire Services received a 911 call at 2:01 a.m.…
Ottawa Fire Service save historical Fallowfield Road barn from fire
(On the morning of July 30, 2020, Ottawa Fire Service received a call for a fire at 6426 Fallowfield Road. The fire was at the former Cathcart farm, with the…
Serious rollover collision March and Carp Roads
(Ottawa Fire Services at scene of accident at March and Carp Roads – May 29, 2020. Photo: Ottawa Fire Services) Contacted by Ottawa Police Services, Ottawa Fire Services and Ottawa…
Fire Chief urges residents to keep fire safety top of mind
With fire fatalities increasing by 65% over last year at this time, Ottawa’s Fire Chief, Kim Ayotte, wants to remind everyone how important it is to keep fire safety top of…
Celebrate First Responders Day May 1st
May 1, 2020 is National First Responders Day. Celebrate with Ottawa’s First Responders Foundation (OFRF) as they share their stories and launch an awareness campaign to celebrate the day. This is an…
Ottawa fire, paramedics and police kept busy with two serious area accidents
(Photo: Ottawa Paramedic Services) Frontline members of the Ottawa Fire Service, Ottawa Paramedic Service and Ottawa Police were kept busy in the Stittsville area with two serious motor vehicle accidents.…
Everyone out safely at Stittsville fire – Ottawa Fire share important message
(Fire at 165 Whalings Circle in Stittsville, February 9, 2020. Photo: Ottawa Fire Service.) At the February 9th fire at 165 Whalings Circle in Stittsville, fire crews declared a working,…
Furnace fire causes $150,000 in damages to Munster home
A 911 call was received by Ottawa Fire Service at 8:55 am this morning from 1 Butterfield Road in Munster. The home is a two storey split level single family…
9runrun celebrating 10th anniversary year with remarkable number of participants
It was 10 years ago that the 9runrun began as a half-marathon – an event to support emergency services personnel in our area, while promoting community health and fitness. In 2010,…
Well-known and beloved Stittsville resident Elroy McCooeye passes away
What words describe a man like Elroy McCooeye – humble; heroic; ingenious; slyly witty; proud husband, father and grandfather; a dear friend to many – come to mind. ‘Roy’ as most…
Firefighters will be visiting homes
When you hear that knock on your door, it may be a Stittsville firefighter. They will be visiting homes from Monday, June 3 until Monday, June 10, checking to ensure smoke…
Stittsville fire services, paramedics and police kept busy over past two days
Ottawa Fire Services received a 911 call reporting smoke visible at a commercial garage located at 5 Sweetnam Drive (Crypt Auto Care) on May 28 around 8:30 p.m. Upon arrival,…