Tag: Ottawa Fire Services
Stittsville Fire Station 81 goes to the dogs – potcake dogs that is
On August 17, Stittsville residents had the opportunity to meet many Potcakes – the day that Station 81 firefighters shared their penchant for helping these pups find new homes, while supporting a good cause.
Ottawa Fire Services will be knocking on doors June 6 to 13
Ontario’s Fire Code requires that homes have a working smoke alarm on each floor and outside each sleeping area. Carbon monoxide alarms are also required outside sleeping areas…
Have what it takes to be a volunteer firefighter? Ottawa Fire Services are recruiting
Firefighting requires courage, caring for the community, teamwork and trust.
Ottawa Fire and Ottawa Paramedics respond to fallen tree trapping seriously injured man
The individual, a man in his 70s, was pinned face down under a large trees that was vertically in the air.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The importance of the extension of Robert Grant Avenue is explained by Councillor Gower in this week’s update.
Free ‘Save our Pets’ decals inform firefighters of pets in a home
Unlike the older stickers, these new decals are vinyl and can be removed and replaced easily when your pet’s information requires updating.
Residents of all ages can become a ‘hydrant hero’ this winter
Be a “Hydrant Hero” this winter by keeping your local hydrant clear of snow.
Origin of Stittsville south fire that heavily damaged Aridus Crescent home being investigated
Multiple 911 calls started coming in to the Ottawa Fire Communications Division on January 20 beginning at 5:30am.
Stittsville Station 81 firefighters proud to launch unique safety awareness campaign
You may have noticed new signage on the Stittsville Station 81 Tanker truck. Station 81 is participating in a cross-Ottawa unique campaign…
Ottawa Fire saves multiple units in a Stittsville development under construction
First arriving crew confirmed that six units in one of the blocks was fully engulfed. The townhomes were all unoccupied and there was no power to the units.
Ottawa Fire Services implements citywide ban on open air burning
The Ottawa Fire Services has implemented an open air fire ban across the City of Ottawa in response to current heat conditions. The ban went into effect June 8th.
Two-alarm fire at Tomlinson recycling plant
Ottawa Fire Services received a 911 call at 6:58am reporting a recycling facility on Westhunt road off of Carp Road was fully engulfed in fire.
Stittsville house goes up in smoke – literally
(The backside of the roof flares up at the 55 Norway Spruce Street fire on May 21, 2021 in Stittsville. Photos: Stittsville Central) It was not a great start to…
Stittsville Station 81 names Matthew Roberts as firefighter of the year
Matthew Roberts was named the 2019-2020 Firefighter of the Year at Stittsville’s Station 81 on November 30th. It was a proud moment for the family of Matthew Roberts, especially so for his parents Carolyn and Rick.
Truck repair business damaged by fire on Wahlgreen Road
(Ottawa Fire respond to 145 Wahlgreen Road where a working fire damaged a truck repair business. Photos: Ottawa Fire Services) Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) received a 911 call at 6:36…