Ali Wakefield

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OMFPOA Mourns the Passing of Past President Jana Gillis

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

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Canadian Fire Engineering Summit – November 19, 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

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Ali has been with the Cambridge Fire Department for 21 years, she started in Communications and moved into Fire Prevention in 2019.

Ali has certifications from the Ontario Fire College as a Fire Prevention Officer, Fire Investigator, Public Information Officer, Fire & Life Safety Educator, Public Telecommunicator and Fire Service Instructor.  Ali obtained her Social Media Marketing Certificate from George Brown College and is currently working on an Emergency Management Certificate from George Brown College.

Ali has previously served as a Director for the Ontario Fire Communicators Association and currently is a member of the OMFPOA Social Media Committee.

Ali is an avid Chiefs fan and is currently very excited for a 3-peat!  She also very much loves her two boys, two dogs, family, friends……GO CHIEFS!

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