NFPA has announced the theme for 2018. Please visit www.firepreventionweek.org for more information.

The Office of the Fire Marshal, Inspection and Enforcement Unit (IEU) is pleased to announce the 2018 Fall Webinar Series. Over a two-month period, we will be hosting 4 webinars focussed on two topics of interest – Hoarding and Authorization to Close/Order to Close. Also, back by popular demand, we have scheduled the three webinars

Keeping fire personnel safe when they are working alone during enforcement activities or other field work. Issued: December 2017 GN-5-02 Considerations for working alone – December 2017

Some great reading, this is a very thorough report. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/independent-review-of-building-regulations-and-fire-safety-interim-report

NEW Firefighter Guidance Note: Working at Heights Click: Working at Heights

MCSCS is proposing to establish mandatory certification requirements set out by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for all new firefighters employed or appointed to a fire department for the following positions: • Suppression firefighters, • Pump operators, • Technical rescuers, • Fire officers, and • Fire educators. Click here for full details

Professional Development Opportunity Vaughan Fire & Rescue Service will be hosting George Brown College to deliver the Fire Protection – 2012 course that covers the Ontario Building Code requirements that are applicable to fire protection. In addition to an overview of all fire protection requirements contained within the Building Code, the Fire Protection – 2012

Fire Safety Action Award – Nomination Form 2018 Prix Action en sécurité-incendie – Formulaire de mise en candidature 201.._

The OMFPOA will be holding elections this year for: Vice-President Secretary 6 Directors at the 62 ANNUAL OMFPOA TRAINING & EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM in Windsor. If you are interested please put your name forward. For more information click OMFPOA Executive Nomination