Scotty🇨🇦

Firefighter in Canada's Capital. Opinions are my own. Fire Dynamics Instructor FKTP.

[Protect Kamala Harris ✊ @DisavowTrump20]

RETWEET if you stand with Stephen Colbert against Donald Trump!

[Ottawa Sun @ottawasuncom]

Man jumps from second-floor window during fire on Granville Street https://t.co/iD2cIUoSDR

[Ottawa Citizen @OttawaCitizen]

Two-alarm fire hits Lowertown duplex https://t.co/CDPghhT1GF

[Ottawa Fire Services @OttFire]

Firefighters contain three separate fires during a busy day in #Ottawa.

At approximately 02:26, the Ottawa Fire Services Communications Division received multiple 9-1-1 calls from residents screaming that there was a fire in the 400 block of Nelson Street. Firefighters arrived on scene 3 minutes after being dispatched and confirmed smoke coming from the basement of a three-storey multi-unit low-rise. Two occupants suffering from burns were immediately treated on scene by Firefighters. Crews encountered heavy smoke and zero visibility conditions in the basement. The fire was located in one of the two basement apartments and was quickly extinguished before it could spread to the rest of the building. The fire was declared under control at 02:55. Two full searches confirmed no other occupants were inside. An @OttFire Investigator was dispatched to the scene.

The second fire occurred at approximately 10:08, when the Ottawa Fire Services Communications Division received a 9-1-1 call from a resident in the 1700 block of Cuba Avenue reporting smoke coming from their neighbour’s basement. The caller advised that the occupants were not home but that a dog was inside. While still on the line, the neighbour reported seeing flames. On arrival, Firefighters confirmed smoke and flames coming from basement windows at the back of the home. Crews initiated a fast attack, advancing a hose line inside while a secondary crew applied water through the basement windows. Heavy black smoke and zero visibility forced Firefighters to use a thermal imaging camera to locate the flames, which were in the kitchen area. The fire was quickly extinguished before spreading beyond the basement. The fire was declared under control at 10:31. Firefighters conducted two searches confirming no occupants were inside and safely brought the dog outside. There are no reported injuries. An @OttFire Investigator was dispatched to the scene.

The third fire occurred at approximately 11:05, when the Ottawa Fire Services Communications Division received a 9-1-1 call reporting an odour of burning coming from a townhome under construction in the 500 block of Woodlily Private. Firefighters were directed by construction workers to the affected unit and found smoke coming from underneath the siding near the second floor balcony of a three-storey home. Crews began opening up the walls and located fire running from the first floor up to the second floor. Firefighters continued to open the walls and extinguished the flames. The fire was declared under control at 11:47. A thermal imaging camera was used to confirm there were no hidden hot spots. There are no reported injuries. An @OttFire Investigator was dispatched to the scene. #OttNews

📸 Jean Lalonde (Cuba Avenue)

[Ottawa Fire Services @OttFire]

Firefighters safely extricate occupant following collision in #Ottawa this morning.

At approximately 08:55, the Ottawa Fire Services Communications Division received a call from our partners at @OttawaPolice requesting assistance at the intersection of Templeford Avenue and Tabaret Street for a two-vehicle collision.

Firefighters arrived on scene four minutes after being dispatched and confirmed one of the vehicles had rolled onto its side with an occupant trapped inside. Crews quickly stabilized the vehicle and advanced a charged hose line as a precaution. Using specialized hydraulic tools, Firefighters safely extricated the occupant at 09:04.

Following the rescue, Firefighters spread absorbent on leaking fluids and cleared debris from the roadway before leaving the scene. #OttNews

[Ottawa Citizen @OttawaCitizen]

Basement fire damages Trojan Avenue triplex https://t.co/D56xuU8FF9

[OnScene Photography - Ottawa @onscenephoto_]

COLLISION: Ottawa emergency services are on scene of a vehicle collision involving an Ottawa Fire Service fire truck in the 700 block of Industrial Ave near Russell Rd
- Unknown injuries
- West bound lanes closed
- More details to come once available

[Ottawa Fire Services @OttFire]

Our Water Rescue Teams rescued multiple occupants of a capsized sailboat on the Ottawa River yesterday afternoon.

At approximately 14:14 yesterday, the Ottawa Fire Services Communications Division received a 9-1-1 call from a resident on shore reporting a sailboat had capsized in the Ottawa River near the 3100 block of Carling Avenue. The caller confirmed two people were in the water wearing life jackets.

Our Water Rescue Teams were immediately dispatched and launched from the Nepean Sailing Club. On arrival, crews confirmed the sailboat was fully overturned and the occupants were unable to reach the shore on their own. Both individuals were conscious but extremely cold.

Our Water Rescue Technicians made contact and placed both occupants safely into one of our rescue boats at 14:29. They were transported to shore where Firefighters provided further assistance. The overturned vessel was righted and towed back to land by our Water Rescue Technicians, where they drained the water for the owners.

All operations were successfully completed and the scene was cleared at 15:52. #OttNews

[Rawlson King @rawlsonking]

Honoured to have attended the Ottawa Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony with many of my Council colleagues at City Hall this afternoon. @OttFire

[Steve Desroches @SteveDesroches]

Always a moving ceremony at Ottawa City Hall for the 24th Annual Memorial service to honour the legacy of courage & bravery of fallen firefighters 🇨🇦 Nous nous souvenons aujourd’hui de l’héritage de courage et de bravoure @ChiefHutt @OttFire

[Tim Tierney @TimTierney]

Today I attended the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony in Ottawa with several of my council colleagues. It was a moving and powerful moment to honour and remember those who lost their lives in the line of duty.

This national memorial brings together families, colleagues, and communities from across the country to reflect, pay respect, and support loved ones as they continue through the grieving process. Standing among so many, I was reminded of the courage and dedication firefighters demonstrate every single day in keeping our communities safe.

A special recognition goes to @OttFire for their ongoing commitment here in our city, and to the @CanFirefighters for ensuring that the legacy of the fallen lives on and is never forgotten.

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Aujourd’hui, j’ai assisté à la cérémonie commémorative des pompiers canadiens morts en service à Ottawa, en compagnie de plusieurs collègues du conseil. Ce fut un moment fort et émouvant pour honorer et se souvenir de celles et ceux qui ont perdu la vie dans l’exercice de leurs fonctions.

Cette commémoration nationale réunit des familles, des collègues et des communautés de partout au pays pour réfléchir, rendre hommage et soutenir les proches dans leur processus de deuil. Entouré de tant de personnes, j’ai été rappelé du courage et du dévouement exceptionnels que les pompiers démontrent chaque jour pour assurer la sécurité de nos communautés.

Une mention spéciale à Services des incendies d’Ottawa pour leur engagement constant dans notre ville et à la Fondation canadienne des pompiers morts en service pour que l’héritage de ceux qui sont tombés vive encore et ne soit jamais oublié.

[Ottawa Fire Services @OttFire]

Firefighters contain large townhome fire in #Ottawa early this morning

At approximately 04:24, Ottawa Fire Services Communications Division received multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting smoke and flames coming from several attached townhomes in the 2800 block of Mesanges Drive. Callers also reported debris falling from windows and the possibility of residents still inside.

Firefighters arrived on scene two minutes after being dispatched and confirmed that three townhomes were fully engulfed in flames at the rear. Crews launched an aggressive attack, advancing multiple hose lines and deploying two aerial ladders to battle the fire from above. At 04:30, a second alarm was declared to bring additional apparatus to the scene.

The fire had extended into the attics of all three units. Firefighters began thorough searches of the homes while opening walls and ceilings to reach hidden flames. Two complete searches confirmed there were no occupants inside. @OttawaParamedic treated two patients on scene.

The fire was declared under control at 05:04. Victim assistance was dispatched, as at least 10 people have been displaced. An @OttFire Investigator is on scene and the @ONFireMarshal is responding. #OttNews

📸 @OFSFirePhoto

[Scott Stilborn @OFSFirePhoto]

Ottawa Fire on the scene of a 2 Alarm fire in 2 units of a 6 unit row in the 2800 block of Mésanges Drive off Albion Road. @OttFire #Ottawa news #Ottawa

[Ottawa Fire Services @OttFire]

We are on scene at the intersection of Russell Rd & Ramsayville Rd for a fuel truck that has rolled and is leaking.

Our Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Team is on scene.

⛔️Please avoid the area.⛔️

@OttawaPolice @Ottawa_Traffic

[OnScene Photography - Ottawa @onscenephoto_]

Date: August 26, 2025
Time: Approximately 10:50 AM EST
Location: Intersection of First Line Road and Phelan Road East, near Kars, Ottawa

Ottawa emergency services responded to a serious two-vehicle collision at the intersection of First Line Road and Phelan Road East. The extent of injuries to those involved is currently unknown. Authorities are investigating the cause of the collision.

Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available

[Ottawa Fire Services @OttFire]

Back-to-back calls in Osgoode this morning.

At approximately 05:15, the Ottawa Fire Services Communications Division received multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting smoke and flames coming from a single-family home in the 5600 block of Eloise Crescent. Upon arrival, Firefighters confirmed that the front of the home was heavily engulfed in smoke and flames. Crews initiated a fast attack and advanced a hose line towards the home while secondary teams began searching the structure for occupants.

This fire occurred in an area of the City with no hydrants. Firefighters set up a water shuttle system using tanker trucks to bring water from a nearby source. Two full searches of the home were completed and no residents were found inside. Firefighters opened up walls to extinguish fire that had spread through concealed spaces.

During suppression efforts, the living room floor on the first level became structurally compromised and eventually collapsed, creating additional hazards for crews working inside. Despite these challenges, the fire was declared under control at 05:59.

There are no reported injuries. An @OttFire Investigator was dispatched to the scene.

#OttNews 1/2

[OnScene Photography - Ottawa @onscenephoto_]

WORKING FIRE: Ottawa Fire and emergency services are on scene of a working fire in the 900 block of Borthwick Ave near Cummings Ave
- No injuries reported
- Small fire contained to the basement

[Scott Stilborn @OFSFirePhoto]

Ottawa Fire on the scene of a Working Fire in an end unit of a 2 storey 5 unit row in the 100 block of Waterfern Way at Stormwind AV in Orléans. @OttFire #Ottawanews #Ottawa

[Ottawa Fire Services @OttFire]

Firefighters rescued a resident trapped in an Orleans bog near the Ottawa River this morning.

At approximately 10:45, the Ottawa Fire Services Communications Division received a 9-1-1 call from a resident who became trapped in a bog while walking on trails North of Francois Dupont Park in Orleans. The caller reported being buried up to the waist in thick mud, completely stuck with nothing around them to hold onto or pull themselves free.

Our Dispatchers played a critical role in this rescue. They quickly retrieved the caller’s GPS coordinates and marked the location on the maps displayed on the portable tablets in all responding fire trucks, giving Firefighters an exact route to the stranded individual.

Two City of Ottawa Parks and Recreation employees, who maintain the area, assisted Firefighters by guiding them to the quickest access point and cutting down trees to clear a path.

At 11:24, Firefighters made contact with the resident. Rope Rescue Technicians used specialized equipment to safely free the individual from the mud. By 11:31, the person was brought back to a nearby trail, where @OttawaParamedic  began their assessment.

Firefighters cleared the scene at 11:54.

 #OttNews 1/2

[Scott Stilborn @OFSFirePhoto]

Ottawa Fire on the scene of a Working Fire in one unit of a 2 storey 16 unit row in the 700 block of Cummings AV between Quebec ST and Burn ST. @OttFire #Ottawanews #Ottawa