Beth Tate is Retiring…

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Celebrating the Fort Erie Volunteer Fire Fighters Association: YMCA Canada peace Medal Recipients

December 6, 2024

On November 21, 2024, the Fort Erie Volunteer Fire Fighters Association was honoured with the prestigious YMCA Canada Peace Medal. This award recognizes individuals and organizations who demonstrate in their lives and activities the values expressed by PEACE (participation, empathy, advocacy, community, empowerment). The Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officer’s Association offers its admiration and congratulations

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Heat Alarms in Residential Garages

October 4, 2024

Please join us for an informative presentation on “Heat Alarms in Residential Garages”   This is presented by: Brian McBain, Fire Chief of Russell Township Fire Services Ryan Schell, Chief Fire Prevention Officer at Central York Fire Services Jimmy Fata, Assistant Division Chief in Ottawa You will learn: What is a heat alarm? What is

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Over the years, Beth’s insightful yet practical approach has been key to many of OFMEM’s successes.  Her more recent contributions have been recognized through several awards including a 2008 Ovation Award for Outstanding Achievement (Sunrise Propane Explosion – OFM Response Team), 2014 Ovation Award for Partnerships (MCSCS Fire Safety for Vulnerable Occupancies Team), and a 2014 Amethyst Award Nomination for the Carbon Monoxide Legislation and Regulation Team.  Beth will be sorely missed by  all of us in the different fire departments around the Province that have relied on her for her expertise.

The OMFPOA would like thank you for all your support for our Association and to wish Beth all the best in this new chapter of life!