Ottawa Fire Services

Ottawa firefighters free child trapped in concrete hole ctvnews.ca/ottawa/article…

Firefighters were called to a unique extrication Tuesday afternoon after a young child became trapped in concrete at a school in the 200 block of Tartan Drive. At approximately 4:07 p.m., the Ottawa Fire Services Communications Division received a call reporting that a child had become stuck in the ground after stepping into a concrete hole that had previously been used for a fence post. Upon arrival, Firefighters confirmed an approximately five-year-old child was trapped up to the knee inside the narrow concrete opening. Crews quickly went to work, carefully digging around the area to expose more of the concrete before using chisels and a pry bar to safely break away the cement surrounding the child’s leg and foot. At 4:34 p.m., Firefighters successfully freed the child. Crews then assessed the patient and confirmed there were no injuries. #OttNews

During National Police Week, we recognize and thank our policing partners for their service, professionalism and dedication to keeping our communities safe. Ottawa Fire Services is proud to work alongside you every day in service to our residents.

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WELL DUH ‼️ Michela Cava gets the @OttFire helmet as tonight’s @CanadianTire Player of the Game!

On April 30th, we honoured outstanding members of our Fire Service & courageous civilians at the annual Ottawa Fire Chief’s Awards at the new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa. A special congratulations to our civilian award recipients whose bravery & selfless actions made a difference when it mattered most.

Ottawa Fire Services extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends and all those affected by the heartbreaking loss of a two-year-old child following an Ottawa River rescue. Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by this tragedy.

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THEY DON’T ASK HOW 🙂‍↕️ Rory Guilday earns tonight’s @OttFire helmet as @CanadianTire Player of the Game!

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Ottawa couple credits dog for alerting them to overnight fire ctvnews.ca/ottawa/article…

Fire damages spa in Ottawa’s east end ctvnews.ca/ottawa/article…

'Orange glow' from business in Alta Vista prompts two alarm fire call ottawa.citynews.ca/2026/05/06/ora…

Gloucester spa damaged in evening fire ottawa.citynews.ca/2026/05/07/glo…

Ottawa Fire on the scene of a Working Fire in the 1400 block of Meadowbrook RD between Dondale ST & Fine CR. The fire is in a one storey commercial building. @OttFire #Ottawanews #ottawa

Ottawa firefighters continue to operate at the 2 Alarm fire in the 1600 block of Michael Street. @OttFire, #ottawanews, #Ottawa

Ottawa Fire on the scene of a 2 Alarm Fire in the 1600 block of Michael Street between Belfast Road and Liverpool CRT. The fire is in a large commercial building. @OttFire #Ottawanews #ottawa

Ottawa Fire on the scene of a Working Fire in the 300 block of Bay Street between Lisgar and Cooper Streets. The fire has been contained to the top floor of a detached home. @OttFire #Ottawanews #ottawa

Off-duty Ottawa firefighter carrying tourniquet helps save life of pedestrian struck by vehicle ctvnews.ca/ottawa/article…

On International Firefighters’ Day, I want to thank the members of @OttFire for everything you do to keep our city safe. Every day, you step into difficult and often dangerous situations to help others, and you do it with professionalism, courage, and care. Ottawa is safer because of you, and we’re deeply grateful. En cette Journée internationale des pompiers, je tiens à remercier les membres des Services d’incendie d’Ottawa pour tout ce que vous faites afin d’assurer la sécurité de notre ville. Chaque jour, vous intervenez dans des situations difficiles et souvent dangereuses pour aider les autres, et vous le faites avec professionnalisme, courage et dévouement. Ottawa est plus sécuritaire grâce à vous, et nous vous en sommes profondément reconnaissants.