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The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management and Laurentian University

Laurentian University is pleased to partner with the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management (OFMEM) in a university-level program of instruction that provides the knowledge to then complete the IFSAC and Pro Board® certification process for the National Fire protection Association(NFPA) Standards managed by Academic Standards & Evaluation (AS&E) within the OFMEM. Four

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Marijuana Butane Honey Oil (BHO) Fire and Explosion Investigations

Investigator Jason M. Williams, Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management for the Province of Ontario, Canada has provided his article to the OMFPOA into the hazardous world of BHO The OMFPOA thanks Investigator J.  Williams for sharing his knowledge, experience and expertise on this topic so that we can recognize the risks associated

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427A SPRINKLER AND FIRE PROTECTION INSTALLER TRADE (SFPI)

In an effort to clarify application of qualification requirements for the 427A Sprinkler and Fire Protection Installer Trade (SFPI), which became compulsory as of February 2, 2017, the Ontario College of Trades (College) in conjunction with the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management (OFMEM) and the 427A SFPI Trade Board have reviewed the

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OFMEM Training Seminar: October 4, 2017

OFMEM Training Seminar: October 4, 2017 – “Getting the Biggest Bang for Your Public Education Messaging Buck: How to Use Traditional Media while Integrating Social Media”   REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 19TH, 2017! Click on the following link for more information and to register for the training seminar. click here  

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Ontario Fire Code courseware

The Ontario Fire College is pleased to announce no-cost unrestricted access to the OFC’s Ontario Fire Code courseware in open-access format. Fire Code Courseware Notice  

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