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
Landlords’ Responsibilities for Fire Safety in Ontario
Landlords’ Responsibilities for Fire Safety in Ontario: Who is Responsible for Fire Safety? According to the Fire Code, the owner of the property is responsible for carrying out its provisions. In the case of rental properties, this means the landlord is responsible for ensuring compliance with fire safety requirements. This includes installing and maintaining
Director Jason Benn’s blogpost
Making the Case for Rural Water Tank Implementation A Lifeline for Firefighting For rural properties, access to reliable water sources can make all the difference in an emergency. When wildfires or structure fires strike, having a dedicated water tank for firefighting can help protect homes, livestock, and land. Why Install a Firefighting
Upcoming Webinar: Ready, Set, Sprinkle: Activating Your Department for Home Fire Sprinklers
Be sure to join us for this insightful webinar featuring NFPA Regional Director Laura King. Learn how your department can receive funding, develop programs, participate in Home Fire Sprinkler Week, and encourage the use of home fire sprinklers in your community. The Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition Canada provides tools (and money!) for fire departments to
Happy International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate the incredible contributions women make across all fields, and the fire safety industry is no exception. Women are contributing to the future of fire safety, leading as educators, firefighters, investigators, prevention inspectors/officers, and advocates. Their expertise, dedication, and leadership help protect lives, property, and communities. Throughout history,
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.