Happy Veterans Day!
Ottawa Fire Department is home to several Veteran and Active Duty members. We are very grateful for their service to their country and community. Thank you!
Ottawa Fire crews responded to a structure fire on the city’s north side today. Please see the following press release for more details. Thank you to all assisting agencies listed below!
Congratulations to the newest promoted officers of the Ottawa Fire Department!
-Adam Wampler promoted to the rank of Captain.
-Cameron Lair promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.
We look forward to the positive impact their leadership will have on our department!
Please join us in welcoming our newest member Diego Ortega, who was sworn in today.
Diego is assigned to Shift 3 and will be starting Paramedic School this week.
Congratulations on your first steps in a long and successful career with OFD!
Ottawa Fire Department members participated in monthly Mabas Division 25 Technical Rescue training this morning!
Many OFD firefighters are highly trained and certified to be TRT members. Just another way we strive to be prepared to serve our community when called upon.
With the 4th of July right around the corner, it’s important to celebrate responsibly. Please consider some of the following tips to make it a safe and enjoyable holiday!
During National Nurses Week, OFD extends our deepest gratitude to the Nurses who serve our community and work daily with our members as we transport to OSF St. Elizabeth. Your hard work and dedication to caring for others doesn’t go unnoticed.
Thank you for all that you do!
Shift 3 had the pleasure of putting our new inflatable fire safety house in service today!
Pictured are members of Ottawa Rotary Clubs who made a generous donation to the purchase of the inflatable and visitors from Friendship House who stopped by for a tour!
Ottawa firefighters are currently assisting CSX rail with a small propane leak. The leak is controlled and there is no threat to the public or environment.
OFD swore in 5 new members on Friday. Please join us in welcoming our newest recruits:
FF Don Craft
FF Austin Eby
FF Andrew Eyster
FF Brian Ksiazak
FF Brady Mitchell
Congratulations and best wishes on a successful probationary year!
This week, Lieutenant Jake Niewinski and OPD Officer Brett Wiedeman were awarded the 2023 Brain Sember Award.
This award is given to first responders in recognition of courageous and life saving actions in the line of duty.
Congratulations, Gentlemen!
With the recent addition of battery powered extrication equipment at OFD, Ottawa firefighters have spent the past few weeks participating in extrication training.
It’s a good opportunity to become proficient with our new tools so when an emergency arises, we’ll be prepared.
We had a special visitor! Crews responded to a call for injuries Jace had sustained June 1st. They were able to adapt to limited resources, getting him the help he needed. We’re so happy to see him recovering quickly and touched that he stopped by! Stay strong little buddy!
Today, we received $500.00 from Northern Partnership and the CoBank Sharing Success Program.
This donation will be put towards a Fire Safety House for use in school visits and other pub Ed opportunities. Thanks to everyone involved in the choosing of OFD for this opportunity!
We are proud to announce that several OFD members were recognized last night with the 100 Club Valor Award. This award is presented for performance above and beyond the call of duty. It was awarded for a structure fire response on December 22nd 2022.
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