Chief Lyle MacLennan
1982 -1989
Lyle MacLennan joined the Ottawa Fire Department on August 5, 1952 at the age of 18. His first promotion came on July 1, 1965 to the rank of Sergeant. Moving through the rank he was appointed Chief on February 3, 1982.
Retired Chief MacLennan
Here he is in 2020. Picture taken by his daughter in law Michelle Valberg.
Honoring Chief MacLennan and Deputy Chief Rooney
Honoring the two Chiefs on their retirement. May 11, 1989.
Veteran Lyle MacLennan at the War Memorial, Ottawa
Pictured her at the age of 86 years young. photo by Michelle Valberg
