Ottawa Fire Department Chiefs showcases the notable individuals who have led the fire service in Ottawa over the years, highlighting their contributions to firefighting practices, community safety, and emergency response strategies.
Chief John Langford
1867 - 1872
Chief William Young
1872 - 1897
Chief Peter Provost
1897 - 1909
Chief John Graham
1910 - 1921
Chief Robert Burnett
1921 - 1930
Chief Joseph Lemieux
1930 - 1932
Chief Samuel Blackler
1932 - 1937
Chief James O’Kelly
1937- 1943
Chief Gray Burnett
1943 -1953
Chief John D. Foote
1953 -1956
Chief Maynard Dolman
1956 - 1961
Chief Armand Pagé
1961 -1966
Chief Alex McFadden
1966 - 1967
Chief Percy Reid
1967 - 1967
Chief Phil Larkin
1967 - 1975
Chief Roy Duncan
1975 - 1979
Chief Wesley Chatterton
1979 - 1982
Chief Lyle MacLennan
1982 -1989
Chief Ron Horrocks
1989 - 1994
Chief Gary Richardson
1995 - 2000
Chief Richard Larabie
2000-2009
Chief John DeHooge
2009 - 2015
Chief Gerry Pingitore
2015 - 2018
Chief Kim Ayotte
2018 - 2021
Present Ottawa Fire Chief Paul Hutt
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