Training

Understanding energy storage systems OMFPOA/OAFE Workshop

1 March 2023 9:30 AM – 1100 Am During this OMFPOA/OAFE Workshop with NFPA, Laura King will be speaking to us about energy storage systems including Lithium-Ion batteries. Understanding energy storage systems  Lithium-ion batteries are inherently fragile, and any electrical, thermal, or mechanical abuse, along with internal defects, can potentially initiate cell failure and thermal

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TSSA Training Opportunity hosted by Chapter 11.

              We are excited to announce the next OMFPOA  Chapter 11 meeting on Feb 2 from 9am-12pm at  the County of Brant Fire Department 61 Dundas St E, Paris ON (519-449-3300 x4409).  All OMFPOA members are welcome to attend via Microsoft Teams. Our guest speakers for the day are

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Step in to 2023 with Steps to Safety! 🏃

Start 2023 with Steps to Safety The first of the 2023 OAFE/OMFPOA Workshop Series with NFPA is happening… and we’re thrilled to announce that Laura will be talking about the NEW Steps to Safety program!!   Before we know it, all Baby Boomers will be 65 or older. Older adults are at greater risk of

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Synchronous Courtroom Procedures Course

Synchronous Courtroom Procedures Course Ontario Fire College is offering a synchronous online Courtroom Procedures course in September and have some openings still available.  This course will be run through Adobe Connect online.  Dates: Friday September 16 – 1700-2100; Saturday September 17 – 0830 to 1230 and Sunday September 18th – 0830 to 1230 with an

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2022 HFSC Canada (virtual) Sprinkler Symposium

The second HFSC Canada (virtual) sprinkler symposium is Thursday, May 19, 1-3pm EDT, and I hope you and other members of your department will join us! In 2017, NFPA and HFSC launched Home Fire Sprinkler Week, a campaign to unite fire-department personnel and others around a full week of fire sprinkler education. The goal of

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March Training Session on NFPA 25 and Hypoxic Fire Prevention Systems

Hi there, You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Mar 23, 2022 09:00 Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: OMFPOA Training & Education Program/ NFPA 25 and Hypoxic Fire Prevention Systems 9:00 – 9:10 Greetings 9:10-10:10 NFPA 25 vs. Ontario Fire Code Steve Steele Director of Training National Sprinkler Industry JTAC 10:10 – 10:30

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OMFPOA Spring Training Session

Save the date. 23 March 2022 We have two excellent speakers scheduled for our Spring Training Session. 9:10-10:10 NFPA 25 vs. Ontario Fire Code Steve Steele Director of Training National Sprinkler Industry JTAC 10:10 – 10:30 Break 10:30 – 12:00 Hypoxic Fire Prevention Systems Leslie Sims P. Eng. Principal Arencon Inc. Further details are coming

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