Kim Ayotte named Ottawa's new fire chief

A familiar face has been tapped to be Ottawa’s new fire chief.
After a nationwide search for a leader to replace Chief Gerry Pingitore, who retired in April, the city settled on a candidate close to home in Kim Ayotte, Mayor Jim Watson announced at Wednesday’s council meeting.
Pleased to announce that Deputy @ChiefAyotte was selected as our new Fire Chief at @OttFire! His strong leadership skills & 29 years of professional fire service experience are an asset to @ottawacity and t