Station 32- Leitrim Fire

Always nice to see where T shirt support comes from, especially other departments.
Thanks Brandon from Kahnawake Fire Brigade

The Leitrim crew spent the morning out in the east end training today — happy to support local businesses and feed that appetite.
Thanks to the gang GabagoolOttawa
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To all,

In Loving Memory
Peter William Neville
1964 – 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Peter, on Thursday April 30, 2026 at the age of 62 years. Loving father of Patrick (Rosita), Stephanie, and Shannon. Dear grandfather of Rio and Clara. Pre-deceased by his father Norman, his mother Florence, and his brother Luke. He will be sadly missed by his wife Anne, his brothers Mark & Paul, his many nieces, nephews, close friends and extended family.

Peter will be remembered for his love of animals, the time he cherished with his family, his walks through the forest, his willingness to fix anything for anyone, and his proud service as a firefighter.

Family and friends are all invited to a Celebration of Life on Friday May 15th 2026 from 3pm until 7pm at Preston Event Center (formerly St. Anthony Banquet Hall) at 523 St. Anthony Street in Ottawa.

Memorial donations to CMHA (Canadian Mental Health Association) or Wounded Warriors Canada would be appreciated by the family.

Thanks Jerry Formoso and the staff at McDonald’s for allowing us to participate in McHappy day. Was great to see the good people of the The Ottawa Rotary Home enjoying their lunch and of course working alongside some fantastic colleagues from Service Paramedic Ottawa - a wonderful opportunity to work together with our community. Ottawa Fire Services - Service des incendies d'OttawaRetired Ottawa Firefighters AssociationCouncillor/Conseiller Steve DesrochesFindlay Creek (Ottawa) CommunityFindlay Creek Community AssociationCity of OttawaIrish in OttawaEmbassy of Ireland - Canada

Great meeting up with our friends The Ottawa Rotary Home today at McDonald’s Findlay Creek as we participated in McHappy day

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of recently retired firefighter Peter Neville.

Pete and I worked together for over a decade prior to his retirement. A great friend- a hard working committed fireman that always had your back. You could always count on Pete at a fire - he was always able to fix anything that broke and keep our station running. His loss is very sad to the entire firefighter community.

Another great man gone too soon …
Ottawa Fire Services - Service des incendies d'OttawaRetired Ottawa Firefighters AssociationRemembering Gloucester's Bravest

Rest easy Pete !

Please note : Fire ban in effect
Findlay Creek (Ottawa) CommunityOttawa Fire Services - Service des incendies d'OttawaCouncillor/Conseiller Steve DesrochesFindlay Creek Community Association

An Open Air Fire Ban is now in effect (April 28, 2026).

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

Une Interdiction De Feux En Plein Air est maintenant en vigueur pour la ville d'Ottawa.

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A special THANK YOU to Dan and Tina and the entire crew of the Findlay Creek McDonald’s!!

Last month they held a special fundraising day where a percentage of all sales went to help our annual campaign for the Ottawa Rotary home here in Findlay Creek.

Today they presented us with a check for 1,500$ !!!

Incredible work and great community support!!!
Thank you for all the support !

- your Leitrim firefighters .

Councillor/Conseiller Steve Desroches Irish in OttawaThe Ottawa Rotary HomeOttawa Fire Services - Service des incendies d'OttawaJerry FormosoCity of OttawaRetired Ottawa Firefighters AssociationRemembering Gloucester's BravestFindlay Creek (Ottawa) CommunityFindlay Creek Community Association

To all who we’re concerned about the large amount of smoke this afternoon:

Fire Media Requests / Demandes
After-Hours Media Release
Date: 2026-04-02
Call Type: Working Fire
Address: 7900 block of Mitch Owens Road
Ward: Ward 20 - Osgoode
District: 9
• Time of Call: 16:52
• Call received from: Multiple 9-1-1 callers
• Initial reports were that: Fire in the garage
• Structure type: Single-family home
• Upon arrival, it was confirmed that: Heavy smoke in the area. Covered garage on fire.
• A “working fire” was declared at 17:01 to dispatch additional resources to the scene.
• Firefighters initiated a fast attack and advanced a hose line inside the structure.
• The fire was in an area of the city with no hydrants. Firefighters used a water shuttle system to bring water to the scene from a water source.
• Firefighters began searching the structure for any occupants.
• Firefighters completed two full searches of the structure and no occupants were found inside.
• The fire was declared under control at: 17:30
• An Ottawa Fire Services Investigator was dispatched to the scene to determine the cause and origin of the fire.
• Firefighters protected the nearby structures that were at risk of catching fire.
If you have additional questions regarding this response that are of an urgent matter, please send an email to: [email protected]
The Ottawa Fire Services Public Information Officer works Monday-Friday from 07:00-15:00 and can be reached by text message at 613-913-2812.

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