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@OttFire

7 months

Between approximately 12am-2am this morning, Firefighters & staff from the @OttawaHospital moved 17 neonatal ICU babies from the 8th floor ICU down the stairs to be taken to @CHEO due to the power loss. Most of the babies were under 1000 grams (2.2 pounds). Also, prior to…

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At approx. 14:01 this afternoon, a concerned citizen reported a deer drowning in the water near the 5000 block of Lorne Bridge Rd. Upon our arrival, the deer had made its way onto an ice shelf but could not stand due to hypothermia. Firefighters were able to safely get the deer…

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On June 5th, on his way to an overtime shift, Firefighter Dimacuha saw a car pulled over with its 4 ways on. He pulled over to see if someone was in distress. Minutes later, he was delivering a beautiful baby girl. Last Friday, the family came to Stn 42 for a special reunion.👨‍🚒👶

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1 year

At 10:40, we responded to Andrew Haydon Park for a dog who went out onto the water & broke through the ice. Upon arrival, “Teddy” was really struggling & our Water Rescue Technicians performed a go-rescue & got him safely back to shore at 10:58. #OttNews 1/2

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At 11:57 yesterday, a vehicle landed in a ditch at Airport Pkwy & Uplands began sinking in water with a trapped driver inside. Off duty Firefighter D. Black was driving by when it happened. He jumped in & rescued the driver out of the window & brought them to safety. #OttNews

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@OttFire

4 months

‼️‼️‼️ PLEASE SHARE ‼️‼️‼️ #OttNews #OttawaNews #Ottawa @ottawacity

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🎥 A video from one of our current calls. ‼️Please stay far away from all downed wires & treat all wires as if they are live.‼️ #Ottawa #OttCity #IceStorm #OttNews #OttawaStorm #OttawaIceStorm

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@OttFire

6 years

There is no pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. What we have is @OttFire @OttawaPolice @OttawaParamedic @Salvation_Army @OttawaRedCross @hydroottawa @enbridgegas @ottawacity working tirelessly to help Ottawa residents through this very difficult time. #ottnews

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At 09:31, we rescued a second individual from the wreckage. All our specialty teams are on scene & did excellent work locating & rescuing the individual who was trapped inside a collapsed home surrounded by a large amount of debris. #OttNews 📸 OFS Photographer Jean Lalonde

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@OttFire

10 months

Firefighters successfully rescued/resuscitated a dog & a cat from a condo unit that had a kitchen 🔥 in the 200 block of Greensway Ave in Vanier. We responded at approx 17:13 & the first crew arrived in 3 min & found the kitchen on🔥 in a ground flr unit & it had extended to the…

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@OttFire

2 years

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦 #HappyCanadaDay #CanadaDay #Ottawa

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2 months

#Ottawa is home to one very brave little three year old. At approx. 11:24 yesterday, Firefighters were dispatched to the 200 block of Rolling Meadow Cres when we received a call that a child had his fingers trapped in a bathroom drain. Upon arrival, Firefighters confirmed three…

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1 year

Post incident debrief after the explosion in Orleans today. A successful double rescue in extreme circumstances. Our Firefighters are always training to be ready when they get the call. #AlwaysReady 📸 OFS Photographer Jean Lalonde

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@OttFire

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‼️‼️‼️PLEASE SHARE‼️‼️‼️ #OttNews #OttawaNews #Ottawa @ottawacity

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1 year

The owner did the right thing by not going in after the dog & calling 9-1-1. Teddy was not able to walk from being in the freezing water so Firefighters wrapped him in a wool blanket & brought him in one of our trucks to warm up. We can confirm he is doing well🐶. #OttNews 2/2

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@OttFire

2 years

“Firefighters don’t save cats from tr…” 🙀🌳 A concerned citizen requested our help when he noticed a cat was stuck 30ft up in a tree behind his house for 7 hours. The cat was safely brought down. 🧑‍🚒🐱 #AnimalRescue

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@OttFire

5 years

Station 34 making the most of our first snowfall!

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3 years

Firefighters at Station 34 welcomed a new member today. The first step was making sure #FirefighterFrosty was briefed on all COVID-19 protocols. #WearAMask

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@OttFire

2 years

@grahamctv Can confirm we have rescued multiple trapped animals.🚒 We have also helped build temporary shelter for these animals. We are continuing to help our farming community in any way we can. #OttNews #ONStorm #OttawaOutage #Ottawa #OttawaStorm #OttStorm

Graham Richardson

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From a viewer just now. Barns down in Navan animals trapped. Extensive damage in east #ottawa #onstorm #ottnews

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10 months

Firefighters are going door to door in the worst areas checking on residents & shutting down gas & hydro on multiple units. Approx 50 houses affected in the area of Umbra Pl in Barrhaven. #OttNews

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4 years

19 years ago today 343 Firefighters lost their lives in New York while responding to the World Trade Center. Today we take a moment to pause and remember the fallen. #NeverForget911

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@OttFire

2 years

Our Service would like to take a moment to honour Corporal Nathan Cirillo. Eight years ago today, on October 22, 2014, his life was taken during a terrorist attack while he was guarding the National War Memorial in Ottawa. #HeroInLife @CanadianForces

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1 year

@OttFire Firefighters used chainsaws to cut through a large amount of debris & have rescued one person from the wreckage. Individual was stable & talking. #OttNews

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10 months

At approx 13:45 today, Station 12 responded to a dog trapped between a collapsed retaining wall & the overhang of a residential addition & a deck on Sunnyside Ave. Deck boards were removed & a Firefighter was able to safely rescue the dog. Firefighters repaired the home owner’s…

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@OttFire

2 years

For 3 years (since he was 2 years old), Max has been clearing the snow away from the hydrant close to his home to keep everyone safe. Today, he was gifted an official @OttFire coin courtesy of @ChiefHutt . Congratulations, Max! 👏 @ChiefAyotte @Laura_Dudas @JimWatsonOttawa

Terry Kruyk

@kruykster

2 years

Ottawa friends! Yearly reminder after big storms! Find a hydrant and clear it out to keep you and your neighbours safe. We call this asynchronous learning in virtual school 🙂 for our senior kindergartener Max :) @OttFire @MessierOnFire @Laura_Dudas @BecaOrleans @ctvottawa

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Firefighters rescued three dogs from an apartment fire last night. At approx. 19:12, an alarm company reported active fire alarms in a high-rise in the 300 block of Cumberland Street. Firefighters arrived 2min after being dispatched to the call and confirmed the alarm panel…

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4 years

Need a mid-week smile? Firefighters from Station 37 were able to successfully re-unite a group of ducklings with mama duck Sunday morning. After rescuing the ducklings from a storm sewer, the mother duck was found in a nearby pond. Watch them re-unite #WaterfowlWednesday #OttNews

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2 months

Thank you to the employees of the @Bridgehead located at 750 Bank St for bringing our members coffee several times during the fire this morning. It was very much appreciated! ☕️ @ShawnMenard1 @GlebeCA

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10 months

Reports of a tornado touching down in the area of Umbra Place in Barrhaven. Firefighters & our structural collapse teams have been dispatched to the area. ⚠️Take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.⚠️ #OttNews

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9 months

Reports that part of a roof has been ripped off in Riverside South in the 4000 block of Canyon Walk Dr. Firefighters arrived & confirmed a part of the roof was in fact ripped off. All occupants exited safely except the family dog. Firefighters located the dog & put him safely in…

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1 year

At 13:20, a resident called us to report they pulled over on Don Reid Dr when they heard a trapped cat in their engine compartment. We were able to safely remove the cat & brought it to an animal hospital to be checked & have a cut on its neck treated. 1/2 #OttNews

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2 years

Congratulations to Chief Paul Hutt on being named the new Fire Chief of the Ottawa Fire Services. @ChiefHutt brings over 28 years of experience and a record of success in emergency management and the Fire Services industry. #OttNews @ottawacity

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3 months

Here is @StuntmanStu receiving one of our official challenge coins after spending the day training with us last year. It was our pleasure to have him & the crew at Station 12-D nicknamed him Rescue-Stu by the end of the day.👨🏻‍🚒 He is such a well-known & well-respected member of…

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1 year

From noon to midnight yesterday, our dispatchers answered 291 9-1-1 calls.☎️ In the same time period, we had approximately 500 calls for service.🚒 #OttNews #OttCity #Ottawa #OttawaStorm #IceStorm #IceStorm2023 #OttawaWeather

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5 years

On the 18th anniversary of 9/11, we remember all those who died, lost loved ones, or were affected by this tragedy. And, we recognize the remarkable courage of all first responders who put their lives in danger to save the lives of others.

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How’s that for a 1st shift as an @OttFire Firefighter?👨🏻‍🚒 Rookie Firefighter Luca Paoloni responded to the Ice Rescue call around 13:41 where a dog was rescued, followed by the double rescue of two individuals in an apartment 🔥 just after 4am. #OttNews #WelcomeToTheTeam 👏

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Firefighting in Canada 🇨🇦🥶🧊

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2 years

It is with great sadness that the Ottawa Fire Service announces the passing of Firefighter Ryan Hill. Ryan fought a courageous battle against cancer since being diagnosed in January 2021. 1/2

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2 years

A concerned citizen 📞 to report a 🐱 was panicking on a hot☀️black roof clawing at a window trying to get inside. @OttFire Firefighters rescued the cat & gave it some water. Some caring residents got the 🐱 some milk & our partners @OttawaBylaw tried to locate the owner. #OttNews

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4 months

A big thank you and shoutout to the @OttawaPolice Officer who took care of one of the dogs after we administered oxygen to it at last night’s fire on Cumberland St. This freed up our hands so we could work on reviving the other two dogs. @ottawacity #Teamwork 📸 OFS…

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7 months

Firefighters have been on scene since we are arrived yesterday helping the amazing staff of the @OttawaHospital moving patients throughout the hospital. We anticipate being finished by 6pm #OttNews

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4 months

At approx. 10:45 this morning, a resident called 9-1-1 reporting an individual and their dog had gone through the ice on the Ottawa River in the area of Terranova Dr & Champlain St. The 9-1-1 caller did the right thing by not trying to make the rescue and telling the individual…

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5 months

At approx. 06:27 this morning, a 9-1-1 caller reported an individual down an embankment and in the canal near Queen Elizabeth Drwy & the Laurier Ave Bridge. Firefighters arrived 2min after being dispatched and confirmed one person in the water and quickly set up a roof ladder to…

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1 year

At 16:37, we responded to Bruce Pit for an injured hiker who was 1KM in from the parking lot on Cedarview Rd in an extremely icy area. Firefighters packaged the patient & used a stokes basket with an all-terrain wheel to safely bring the patient out at 17:08. #OttNews

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2 years

📢Hey #Ottawa , Let’s keep our dogs on a leash near water during this time of year.🐶🌊🧊 Another dog rescued from the freezing water last night in the Hogs Back Falls. 🧑‍🚒🚒 Thanks to our partners at @OttawaBylaw for picking up the dog to reunite it with it’s owner.👍 #OttNews

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4 months

Thank you to all the @ottawacity residents who have reached out about our Firefighter who was injured at the 2nd alarm fire yesterday in Barrhaven. He had a CT Scan at the hospital and it thankfully came back negative. He did not return to work and is resting at home.

Carol Wittebol

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4 months

@OttFire Good job containing this fire. The bravery of our firefighters is amazing! We hope the firefighter that got hurt makes a full recovery from injuries suffered during the call. Glad to hear the family and their pets are all safe. Thankful for Ottawa Fire Services!

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3 years

Three dogs were rescued and given oxygen this morning from a house fire at approximately 2am. All three dogs survived. #OttNews #OttCity #Firefighting #Firefighters #DogRescue

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1 year

We are on scene in Orleans for a gas leak that caused an explosion & has taken out multiple houses under construction in the areas of Tenth Line & Shallow Pond Pl. Gas in still leaking at this time. #OttNews ⛔️ Please avoid the area ⛔️

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5 years

Today we honour the memory of transgender people who face hatred & have lost their lives to anti-trans violence. We stand as allies in vigil by raising the Trans Flag. Thinking of those who have lost their lives & those who continue to face prejudice & hatred #TDOR2018 #ofsallies

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1 year

The moment our Rescue Teams removed the roof of the vehicle to access & be able to remove the driver who was trapped at this morning’s extrication call at the 417W & Parkdale Ave. The trapped driver is being covered by a tarp to be protected from broken glass. #OttNews

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2 years

Firefighter McDougall👨🏻‍🚒 from Station 94 provided Sam, a young man with Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, a full truck tour using sign language so he could receive the same experience as any other child who loves fire trucks.🚒 @ottawacity

Alison O’Brien

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2 years

Special shout out to the @OttFire Manotick Station crew! Thanks for the tour of the truck and letting my little guy check out every piece of equipment. The most special part for my son was being able to communicate in ASL, because one of your crew is ASL fluent!

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2 years

The @OttFire Rope Rescue Team 🪢 has just successfully rescued a patient trapped in an elevator at the OC Transpo Queen St location. The patient was stuck between two levels & was in distress. #OttNews

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2 years

@OttFire rescued a kitten this morning in Manotick that had his leg stuck inside a pull-out sofa. Firefighters had to cut through the couch to access the kitten. The kitten was safely taken out and handed back over to his owner. #AnimalRescue 🧑‍🚒🐱👌

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5 months

Firefighters rescued a dog who got stuck under a fence this afternoon in Stittsville. At approx. 16:31, we received a call from a dog owner who reported their dog got stuck under a fence and was yelping in pain in the 0-100 block of Lone Meadow Trail. Firefighters quickly used…

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5 years

We're proud of Ottawa firefighter Pat Portugaise whose actions while off-duty helped save a man's life. Tonight, he was honoured with a Wood Cookie at the @REDBLACKS game. #ottfire #ottcity #ottnews

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@OttFire

3 years

Special shout out to the Dispatchers yesterday evening who used landmarks from multiple 911 calls to triangulate the location of a pair of teens who’s inflatable boat was sinking in the middle of the Ottawa River and guided @Ottfire rescuers right to them.

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@OttFire

3 years

It’s National Public Safety Telecommunicator’s Week. Our dedicated @OttFire Dispatchers answer 911 calls, dispatch appropriate resources, monitor and record on scene operations by radio and mobile devices, and coordinate with other agencies by phone. #OFSDispatch #NPSTW

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Our Water Rescue Technicians have rescued “Lola” who broke free from her rope in the backyard & fell through the ice near Edgewater Dr & Summerside Dr. Lola was trying to get on an ice shelf but couldn’t & was struggling to stay above water upon our arrival. #OttNews

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4 years

After 14 weeks of training, these 23 recruits officially graduated today and will be deployed as probationary firefighters to stations across @ottawacity . Congratulations to all of you and welcome to the family! #2019recruits #firefamily #ottfire #ottcity

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2 years

At 17:01, @OttFire responded for 2 adults who had fallen through the ice in Manotick while trying to rescue their dog who had ran onto the ice and also fallen through. The adults were holding on to an ice shelf unable to self-rescue in a strong current. 1/7 #OttNews

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3 years

We join together with our partners @OttawaPolice and @OttawaParamedic to wish a #HappyHolidays from all First Responders to the #HealthcareHeroes throughout our city. #OttCity #ThankYou #NotAllHeroesWearCapes

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2 years

Keep going, #Ottawa . #StrongerTogether

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6 months

At approximately 14:25, we received a call from our partners @OttawaPolice reporting a two vehicle collision at the intersection of Leitrim Rd & Bowesville Rd. Upon arrival, it was confirmed the collision involved a dump truck and a sedan and one occupant, the driver of the…

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4 months

We are still on scene of a 2nd alarm fire in Barrhaven. Multiple 9-1-1 calls reported smoke & flames coming from a single family home in the 0-100 block of Sutcliffe Ter. Due to the amount of 9-1-1 calls a “working fire” was declared while trucks were responding to the call to…

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1 year

At approx 13:41 today, a 911 caller could hear someone screaming for help from behind their home on Valley Ridge St in Nepean. An individual had fallen through the ice while trying to rescue their dog who had also fallen through the ice covered pond. #OttNews 1/3

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4 years

This morning OFS' latest graduates completed their first shift on duty. Congratulations to these Firefighters on completing their recruit training and to their Training Officers for rapidly adapting the training program to meet public health restrictions. #OttFire

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2 years

“The Ottawa Fire Services is continuing to knock on the doors of our residents to see if they need basic life necessities: food, water, medication, how their pets are doing & even giving them assistance with our generators." -Ottawa Fire Chief Paul Hutt ( @ChiefHutt ) #OttNews

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2 years

@OttFire Firefighters are still out in the city working hard to keep the residents of #Ottawa safe. We still have close to 60 trucks on calls. Our dispatchers are prioritizing all the calls & making sure every resident who needs help will get it. #OttawaStorm #ONStorm #OttNews

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9 months

We have numerous calls for flooded streets/cars flooding and stalling & there are multiple roads closed at this time. ⛈️ ‼️Please only travel if necessary.‼️ #OttNews #Ottawa #Storm #OttStorm @OttawaPolice @Ottawa_Traffic

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2 years

Station 32-C responded to a vehicle rollover last night.🚒 The driver had their dog with them who was visibly shaken up but thankfully uninjured.🦮 Firefighters removed her safely from the scene & cared for her until transportation could be arranged.🧑‍🚒 #OttNews

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8 months

70 Firefighters from across 🇨🇦 are about to begin their 575km bike ride starting in Hamilton today.🚴 They finish their journey when they roll into #Ottawa on Friday at 4pm at the National Firefighter’s Memorial (📍200 Lett St) This pilgrimage, now in its 7th year, aims to…

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3 years

To our Brothers & Sisters of the @FDNY , and to all the families affected by this day twenty years ago, our hearts are with you today. 09.11.01. 🇨🇦🚒🇺🇸

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The storm might be over but in the Communications Division the calls haven't stopped. A big thank you to dispatchers tonight. @OttFire @OttawaPolice @OttawaParamedic

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3 years

Today is #InternationalFirefightersDay 🚒. We would like to take a moment to thank all of the incredible @OttFire Firefighters who are dedicated to #ProtectingOurNationsCapitalWithPride . -- #Teamwork #Honour #Integrity #Commitment #Pride

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2 years

The @OttFire Rope Rescue Teams safely brought an injured construction worker down from the 9th floor of a construction site on Rideau St today after they were struck by a large piece of concrete. #OttNews

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5 years

Thank you to firefighters & all 1st responders working today to keep our Nation’s Capital safe! To all OFS staff - thank you for everything you do! Enjoy this great occasion everyone! Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦 ! #152yearsold #CanadaDay

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4 years

Successful water rescue of a dog at Lemieux Island this morning. Dog was urgently transported to vet care #ottfire #ottnews

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3 years

Two dogs were rescued from the smoke filled home. Firefighters revived one after providing Oxygen using a specialized pet first-aid mask. The second dog recovered on their own and is being cared for in a neighbouring home.

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5 months

It was back-to-back animal rescues for Firefighters last night. At approx. 19:22, Firefighters responded to the 600 block of Fenwick Way in Barrhaven to help some residents when their family cat was stuck in the actuator motor that controls the reclining function of their couch.…

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1 year

Paying our respects to a fallen hero. Sergeant Eric Mueller - Ontario Provincial Police #HeroesInLife @OPP_News @OPP_ER @OPPCommissioner

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9 months

At approx 14:23, our Water Rescue Teams responded to the Dechênes Rapids after a 9-1-1 caller witnessed a boat get stuck on a rock shelf & was unable to dislodge. Firefighters arrived in 4min after being dispatched & had a visual on the boat in the middle of the rapids. Our Water…

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2 years

We have some good news for parents! 🚒 We have launched two virtual station tours! 🔥 There is great footage of some of our trucks, our equipment and some excellent fire safety messages as well. The videos are also very educational. Link: @ottawacity

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4 years

A big shoutout to those who go above and beyond! Last week, Ashton from Kodiak Snow Removal assisted @OttFire @OttawaParamedic and @OttawaPolice by clearing the road and a driveway so that we could gain quicker access to a resident. #ottfire #station46 #kodiaksnowremoval

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11 months

Our Water Rescue Teams just rescued an adult & a child who went through the Chaudiére Rapids on an inflatable watercraft. The adult put an anchor down halfway through the rapids & called 9-1-1 for help at 20:38. The boaters, who were both wearing life jackets, were safely brought…

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1 year

Firefighters are still out & helping in any way they can. 🚒 ‼️If your power is out, take a moment to keep yourself & your family safe by checking that the battery back up in your smoke alarm is working.‼️ #Ottawa #OttawaStorm #OttawaWeather #IceStorm #OttNews #OttCity

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1 year

📢 #Ottawa , As our Firefighters are out in full force, we ask that you please stay out of forested areas while we deal with downed trees. 🪓 ‼️Firefighters can hear other trees & branches falling without warning. ‼️ #StaySafe #IceStorm #IceStormOttawa #OttNews #OttCity

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4 years

Today marks an important milestone for gender equality within our service. These 3 Division Chiefs are all women who have worked hard to rise through the ranks to lead our service as Chief Officers. #OttFire #FSWO

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4 years

UPDATE: it appears Ruby, a 2 year old Vizsla, is going to be ok. Her core temperature was low after being in the icy water but she is being warmed in veterinary care.

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4 years

Successful water rescue of a dog at Lemieux Island this morning. Dog was urgently transported to vet care #ottfire #ottnews

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2 years

All residents of #Ottawa : Please stay a safe distance from any downed wires and treat them as "live." #OttNews #OttawaStorm

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6 years

A big shout out to our Communications Division who donated $400 to the Ottawa Food Bank today. Giving is not only about a donation, it’s about making a difference.

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3 years

Congratulations to Ottawa's Newest Firefighters! Our Recruits celebrated their graduation from @OttFire recruit school this morning drive-in style. Thank you to all those who came out to show support for your loved one who will be #ProtectingOurNationsCapitalWithPride .

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1 year

At approx 14:03 today, we responded to the area of Fernbank Rd & Shea Rd after a dog broke free from their owner & ended up in a freezing pond unable to get out. The owner went in after their dog but could not rescue it and was helped out of the water by a bystander. #OttNews 1/3

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4 months

At approx. 16:18 yesterday, our Ice Rescue Teams were dispatched to the area of Dunrobin Rd & Opeongo Rd when a vehicle drove onto the river and broke through the ice. While responding, we received an update that the lone occupant driving the vehicle was helped by a civilian and…

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At approx. 19:00 this evening, we received a call from a monitoring company reporting active fire alarms in the 100 block of Booth St. Shortly after the call from the monitoring company, multiple 9-1-1 calls were received reporting a fire in a five-storey residential high-rise.…

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1 year

Some great teamwork as Firefighters, Police Officers & Paramedics all helped comfort & warm up the dog. #OttNews 3/3 @OttawaPolice @OttawaParamedic

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2 years

Firefighters rescued & revived a dog from a fire last night.🧑‍🚒🐶 The fire started in the kitchen & was contained to the kitchen due to a quick response & a fast attack by @OttFire .🔥🚒 The owner was alerted by a working smoke alarm & was able to exit safely & call 911.🔔☎️

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2 months

🚫🔥🚫 With our crews battling multiple brush fires in the last ten days, along with abnormally dry conditions due to a shortened winter, a city-wide burn ban was put into effect as of yesterday. Please be mindful when pitching cigarettes, especially out your car window and…

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4 years

While still on scene after extinguishing a house fire yesterday, firefighters recovered a bunny and cat that had gone missing during the comotion - to their owners' relief! #ottfire

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2 years

Thank you #Dispatchers . ☎️ @OttFire , @OttawaPolice , @OttawaParamedic took approximately 3000 911 calls from 4pm until midnight last night. 2000 of them in the first 3 hours. • • • • • #OttNews #OttawaOutage #Ottawa #OttawaWeather #Emergency #ONStorm #OttawaStorm #OttWeather

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5 months

Firefighters contained a 40 unit high rise fire to two units this afternoon. At approx 15:16, multiple 9–1-1 callers reported a fire in an 8 storey multi-residential high rise in the 200 block of Bronson Ave. Firefighters arrived in 3min and confirmed smoke and flames coming…

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