Chris Johnston

OPS 🚑 OFS 🚒 🇨🇦

[Ottawa Fire Services @OttFire]

Some stories stay with you.

Ivan’s is one of them.

@OttCatholicSB

[Ottawa Fire Services @OttFire]

Firefighters successfully extricated three patients from a serious two-vehicle collision this morning in Osgoode.

At approximately 7:26 a.m., the Ottawa Fire Services Communications Division received a call from our partners at @OttawaPolice requesting Firefighters respond to the intersection of Nixon Drive and Dalmeny Road for a serious collision involving a pickup truck and a sedan. Both vehicles had left the roadway and were in the ditch, with reports of possible injuries.

Firefighters arrived on scene three minutes after being dispatched and confirmed both vehicles had sustained heavy damage, were in the ditch, and had occupants trapped inside.

Crews quickly stabilized both vehicles and began the extrication process using specialized hydraulic tools. At 7:49 a.m., Firefighters completed extrications on both vehicles, safely removing one patient from the pickup truck and two patients from the sedan.

The scene was left in the control of @OttawaPolice for their investigation.

#OttNews

[Ottawa Fire Services @OttFire]

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An #OpenAirFireBan is now in effect for the entire city of Ottawa.

Campfires, brush piles, and wood burning outdoor fireplaces are not permitted during a ban.

#OttNews #OttCity #Ottawa

@ottawacity

[Office of the Fire Marshal @ONFireMarshal]

Our volunteer firefighters aren’t just neighbours helping out—they are highly trained professionals who meet the exact same NFPA standards as full-time crews. They don’t just show up when it’s convenient; they:

• leave family dinners at a moment's notice

• jump out of bed for 3:00 AM calls

• step away from their "day jobs" the second the pager sounds

These individuals are the backbone of our fire services, protecting over 80% of Ontario’s geography. 🌲🚜

This #NationalVolunteerWeek, we’re looking past the gear at the people behind it. To the firefighters balancing careers, families, and the sudden ring of a pager: We see the dedication it takes to serve your community at 3:00 AM and still be at your desk by 9:00 AM.

Thank you for the commitment it takes to balance both roles. 👨‍🚒

#NVW2026 #OntarioFire #VolunteerFirefighter #PublicSafety #OntarioSafe #ProfessionalExcellence

[Jim Jessop @ChiefJessopTFS]

100 years of service and tradition. Station 314 has served Toronto communities for a century. To those serving today, and those who came before, thank you. Your dedication built this legacy and continues to shape the next generation. #TOHistory #Toronto

[Ottawa Fire Services @OttFire]

Burning season is here.🔥

‼️Only residents with a valid burn permit can burn.‼️

Make sure your property is eligible and review all rules and regulations at the link below.⬇️

https://t.co/bEnG5CUAIZ

[Kingston Fire & Rescue @KtownFire]

Hey YGK, have you ever seen a green strobe light in the area on a car? ✳️

If so you most likely have seen one of our many volunteer firefighters possibly driving to an emergency!

Just a reminder to pull over to let them through because every second counts in an emergency!🚒❤️

[CityNews Ottawa @CityNewsOttawa]

Ditch-bound car traps driver on snowy travel day https://t.co/diCgw7l6h6

[Ottawa Fire Services @OttFire]

‼️‼️‼️PLEASE SHARE‼️‼️‼️

Today one of our Sector Chiefs encountered an 11-year-old skating on unsafe ice at Mahogany Landing in Manotick and asked him to leave due to open water.

We’ve seen many community groups raise concerns about kids on unsafe ice.

Please stay off the ice.

No ice is safe ice. 🚫🧊🚫

#OttNews

[Ottawa Fire Prevention @OttFirePrevent]

Lint isn’t harmless fluff. It’s fuel for a fire! Clean your dryer’s lint trap after every load and check the vent often. Stay safe, stay smart. #FireSafety #HomeTips 🔥

[Ottawa Fire Services @OttFire]

Did you know⁉️

#CarbonMonoxideAwarenessWeek

[Ottawa Fire Services @OttFire]

Are you keeping your family safe⁉️

Today in Ontario is “Test Your Smoke Alarm Day.”

#SavedByTheBeep

@ONFireMarshal

[Ottawa Fire Services @OttFire]

🚫🔥🚫

An #OpenAirFireBan is now in effect for the entire city of Ottawa.

Campfires, brush piles, and wood burning outdoor fireplaces are not permitted during a ban.

#OttNews #OttCity #Ottawa

@ottawacity

[Ottawa Fire Services @OttFire]

🚫🔥🚫

An #OpenAirFireBan is now in effect for the entire city of Ottawa.

Campfires, brush piles, and wood burning outdoor fireplaces are not permitted during a ban.

#OttNews #OttCity #Ottawa

@ottawacity

[Ottawa Fire Services @OttFire]

The story behind the ‘Wake Up! Ottawa’ program — a response to tragic loss in 2005,  now with more than a quarter of a million visits to protect our residents.

#Ottawa #SmokeAlarmsSaveLives

[Ottawa Fire Services @OttFire]

#Ottawa,

We have responded to ‼️75+ calls‼️since Friday related to Carbon Monoxide & Odour of Natural Gas in the home caused by the snowstorms.

Firefighters have been helping residents shovel out their exhausts throughout the night & into today.

🔗https://t.co/51zuqZQBN1

[Ottawa Fire Services @OttFire]

#Extrication

[Ottawa Police @OttawaPolice]

We are asking for your help to identify the person or people responsible for the fatal stabbing of 66-year-old Dale Lusk on the morning of Monday, September 23.

The people in this light grey or silver sedan were involved, and we want to identify them.

If you have information, call our tip line at 613-236-1222, extension 5477, or stay anonymous and contact Crime Stoppers (https://t.co/PlFElPaFrt).

More details: https://t.co/QRcqxHP7iG
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Nous sollicitons votre aide afin d’identifier le ou les auteurs de l’agression mortelle au couteau contre Roger Dale Lusk, âgé de66 ans, survenue dans la matinée du lundi 23 septembre dernier.

Les gens à bord de cette berline gris clair ou argent étaient impliqués, et nous souhaitons les identifier.

Si vous avez des renseignements, appelez notre ligne-info au613-236-1222, poste 5477, ou conservez l’anonymat et communiquez avec Échec au crime (https://t.co/PlFElPaFrt).

Plus de détails: https://t.co/HhsM3en7bG

#Ottawa #OttNews #OttNouvelles

[Cookie Monster @MeCookieMonster]

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🍪 Happy National 🍪
🍪 Chocolate Chip 🍪
🍪 Cookie Day! 🍪
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[Ottawa Fire Services @OttFire]

Firefighters battled a large structure fire in Stittsville yesterday.

At approx. 17:38, the Ottawa Fire Services Communications Division received a 9-1-1 call reporting a large single family home in the 0-100 block of Ridingview Cres had flames coming out of the attached garage. Upon arrival, Firefighters confirmed the flames had spread from the garage right up to the attic of the home with the flames going through the roof. Firefighters initiated a fast attack and began extinguishing the flames. It was confirmed from the home owners that all the occupants had safely exited the home. This fire was in an area of the city with no hydrants so Firefighters set up a water shuttle system using our tanker trucks to bring water in from a nearby water source. An aerial ladder was set up to attack the flames from above. Several exclusion zones were set up by our Safety Officer due to the risk for Firefighters of multiple areas of the home collapsing to the ground. Firefighters set up a defensive attack to attack the fire from the exterior due to the dangerous conditions inside the structure. The fire was declared under control at 19:35. An excavator was called to the scene to move the debris so Firefighters could extinguish hot spots. An @OttFire Investigator was dispatched to the scene along with Victim Services. We cleared the scene at 00:24 when all the hot spots were confirmed to be extinguished. #OttNews

📸/🎥 Ethan Woolf