Joseph Ruel – Captain

Ottawa Fire Department

Captain Joseph Ruel

Captain Ruel was hired in 1907 and held badge 34.

Ruel had his leg broken in a collision of a street car and ladder truck

Ottawa Citizen
August 15 1914

Ruel's son Lt. Edgar Ruel missing in action.

One of Ruel’s three sons. Lieut. Edgar Ruel missing in action oversees. Ottawa Citizen. August 1, 1944

Lt. Edgar Ruel

Captain Ruel celebrating 36 years of service.

March 30 1943 Ottawa Citzen

Retiring after 38 years.

August 8, 1945
Ottawa Citizen
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His biggest blaze

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Joseph Ruel passed away on May 31, 1964 at the age of 78 years.

Ruel’s obituary from the Ottawa Citizen.
June 2, 1964

Joseph Ruel personal file with the Ottawa Fire Department