Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week

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Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: Fire Safety Tips for Caregivers

Today, during Alzheimer’s Awareness month, let’s discuss a crucial yet often overlooked topic: fire safety for those living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. When someone is living with Alzheimer’s, even everyday tasks can become challenging and sometimes dangerous. Alzheimer’s impacts memory, judgement, and physical abilities, which can elevate risks in emergencies – particularly

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OHL 50/50 Draw to Support 3 Fire Departments

The Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council is excited to partner with the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). One of the first items in the partnership is attending the January 15 at the Connor McDavid “OHL Top Prospect” Game and having a Kiosk set up. We have invited Brantford Fire to attend the kiosk and discuss

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NFPA 1030 Training Session

Curious about the NFPA 1030 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Prevention Program Positions? We’ve partnered with the OAFE and NFPA to bring you this informative webinar. This new standard brings together key elements of fire prevention qualifications (NFPA 1031, NFPA 1035, and NFPA 1037) and is shaping the future of our professions. Join us

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Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week is just around the corner! The Hawkins Gignac Act, 2013 proclaims the week beginning on November 1 of each year as Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week. No matter which day of the week it is, November 1 always is the start of Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week.

The OFMEM has a variety of resources (French resources available here)  available to assist the fire service. Many resources are also available on this website for in our Information for Residents Section as well for Fire Prevention/Education professionals in our Members Area – Fire & Life Safety Education Area.   CO Awareness Week is a great opportunity to engage your community on sharing platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!