2025 Fire Prevention Week Theme and Planning

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OMFPOA Mourns the Passing of Past President Jana Gillis

March 9, 2026

The Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Association is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Jana Gillis (née Patterson), a long‑serving fire prevention professional, educator, and former OMFPOA Provincial President. Jana dedicated more than four decades to the fire service. She began her career in St. Catharines before spending several years with the Office of

Canadian Fire Engineering Summit – November 19, 2025

November 12, 2025

The Canadian Fire Engineering Summit returns on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Hazelton Manor, Vaughan, ON. This premier event brings together key stakeholders from across Canada’s fire protection industry, including fire prevention officers, engineers, contractors, and industry leaders. Event Highlights: Full-day Summit: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Trade Show: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Dinner

Understanding AI-Assisted Regulatory Workflows – Training Course Available Now

October 30, 2025

Thanks to a new partnership with Trax, the OMFPOA is proud to offer this course at no cost to all members. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping how we work – but you don’t need to be a tech expert to understand and benefit from it. Whether you are new to AI or are already using

Fire Prevention Pros – This One’s for You!

We can’t officially tell you the 2025 Fire Prevention Week theme yet… but let’s just say, it’s going to be electric. (You might want to ground yourself before attending. Just saying.)

The Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Association (OMFPOA) and the Ontario Association of Fire Educators (OAFE) are teaming up to bring you an exclusive session with NFPA Regional Director Laura King.

June 25, 2025
10:00 AM

Get ready to explore:

Fresh tools and resources to supercharge your public education efforts

Where to find Canadian and French FPW materials

A smoother way to navigate FPW.org (no breadcrumbs required)

How to get your hands on FPW kits and actually make them work for you

Whether you’re new to FPW or a seasoned educator who’s seen it all (and laminated most of it), this session will set you up for success.