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Call for nominations for 2023 Annual Awards

March 9, 2023

OMFPOA Executive are requesting annual nominations for the following awards, please nominate deserving individuals: Jim Copeland Award Dave Sylvester Student Bursary Al Suleman Award (Fire Prevention Employee of the Year) Fire Chief of the Year Award The deadline for submissions is 26 April 2023.

2023 Symposium Hotel Bookings

March 9, 2023

Delta Hotels London Armouries has created a website to enable Symposium attendees to register at the discounted rate. Follow the instructions below to book . Further information on the Symposium and registration forms can be found here. Book your group rate for OMFPOA 2023 Symposium Thank you for considering to stay at the Delta

ULC Smoke Alarms, What the Fire Prevention Officer and Fire Public Educator Needs to Know

March 2, 2023

Training session from 16 Feb 2023. Brian McBain, ULC Senior Codes and Regulatory Services Representative, spoke to us about the smoke alarm requirements in Ontario. Objectives: The participants will be able to: Describe the smoke alarm requirements in the both the Ontario Building and Fire Code. Explain the smoke alarm installation and maintenance requirements as

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week is just around the corner! The Hawkins Gignac Act, 2013 proclaims the week beginning on November 1 of each year as Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week. No matter which day of the week it is, November 1 always is the start of Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week.

The OFMEM has a variety of resources (French resources available here) available to assist the fire service. Many resources are also available on this website for in our Information for Residents Section as well for Fire Prevention/Education professionals in our Members Area – Fire & Life Safety Education Area. CO Awareness Week is a great opportunity to engage your community on sharing platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!