Ottawa Fire Department
Joseph Ruel - Captain
Captain Joseph Ruel
Captain Ruel was hired in 1907 and held badge 34.
Joseph Ruel personal file with the Ottawa Fire Department
His biggest blaze
Joseph Ruel passed away on May 31, 1964 at the age of 78 years.
Captain Ruel celebrating 36 years of service.
March 30 1943
Retiring after 38 years.
August 8, 1945
Ottawa Citizen
Ruel's son Lt. Edgar Ruel missing in action.
One of Ruel's three sons. Lieut. Edgar Ruel missing in action oversees.
Lt. Edgar Ruel
Ruel had his leg broken in a collision of a street car and ladder truck.