Our Mission
To co-ordinate efforts of its members in the fields of Fire Prevention, Fire Safety, Public Education, and Fire Protection, and by doing, endeavour to provide more efficient, effective, and uniform Fire Prevention Programs in Ontario.
How We Help
Fire & Life Safety Education
Our first line of defence is Public Education. This section contains resources from social media tweets to full programs to assist you in providing Public.
Fire Inspection & Code Enforcement
Our second line of defense is enforcement. Here you’ll find resources to assist our members with inspections and where necessary enforcement tools.
Fire Investigation
Understanding the origin and cause of fires provides us with insights on how to prevent fires from occurring, and where to focus our public education strategies.
Forums
Have a question? Looking to see how your colleagues handle a situation? Have a great idea to share? Welcome to our membership discussion forums.
Latest News
Bridging the Fire Safety Gap: Advocating for Home Fire Sprinklers in Ontario
In Ontario, a paradox exists: individuals are often safer from fire hazards in public spaces like shopping malls than in their own homes. While commercial buildings are mandated to have fire sprinklers, most residential homes lack this critical safety feature. Over the past five years, Ontario has witnessed a troubling number of residential fire fatalities,
Enter to Win Passes to the CFAA Central Ontario Technical Symposium – May 22, 2025
The Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Association (OMFPOA) is excited to share a special opportunity for our members! The Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) has generously provided two complimentary passes to the upcoming CFAA Central Ontario Chapter Technical Symposium, taking place Wednesday, May 22, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This hybrid event is
Mental Health Week 2025
Mental Health Week – May 8th website post 🔥 Wise Mind Fire Safety: A DBT-Informed Approach to Leadership Under Pressure 🔥 In the world of emergency preparedness and fire safety, we often talk about plans, tools, and checklists. But what about mindset? Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) introduces a concept known as Wise Mind — the
Emergency Preparedness Week
OMFPOA Director and Centre Wellington Deputy Fire Chief Jason Benn and Wellington County Emergency Management Group member Hurania share some tips on emergency kits: Please watch the video here
INFORMATION FOR ONTARIO RESIDENTS
Welcome to our section for residents. The OMFPOA is committed in providing fire prevention messages and useful resources to assist the residents of Ontario. Please do not hesitate to contact your local Fire Department for additional information.
INFORMATION FOR ONTARIO BUSINESSES
Welcome to our section for Businesses. The OMFPOA is committed in providing fire prevention messages and useful resources to assist the residents of Ontario. Please do not hesitate to contact your local Fire Department for additional information.
Resources
Links
We continually strive to find relevant links that will assist us in our duties. Feel free to contact us with suggestions.
Legislation
Looking for the FPPA, Fire Code, Building Code? Interested in court rulings and commission rulings?
Training
Here a list of all known training opportunities across the province. If were missing any, please let us know!
Directory
Welcome! Search here for our Fire Departments, Executive, Chapter and individual contacts.