Rene Valiquette – District Chief

Ottawa Fire Department

Rene Valiquette was hired in 1921 and earned badge number 139

Inspection time

District Chief Valiquette in 1957

Retired in 1957

Receiving a suitcase as a retirement gift

After retirement, now what?

Valiquette was inspirational in organizing a new fire prevention system in 1958 at the General Hospital.

One of the displays at the hospital

Retired District Chief Valiquette passes away

Valiquette passed away at the age of 64 on February 3, 1961.

Valiquette rest at Notre Dame Cemetery in Ottawa.