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Update to ESA Electrical Inspection Order Process for Fire Services

  The ESA is implementing changes to the Electrical Inspection Order process to modernize and streamline this process for all users. As of November 1, 2025, ESA is implementing changes to the Electrical Inspection Order process to modernize and streamline this process for all users. The process is utilized when there is evidence of imminent

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October edition of OFM Pub Ed Newsletter

Check out the October edition of OFM Pub Ed newsletter. Features resources to support the new Carbon Monoxide guidance for the update to the fire code as of January 1, 2026. Including info sheets to support FDs when speaking with their communities and social media assets to use anytime, especially during CO Awareness week.  

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Back to School = Back to Fire Safety

Back to School = Back to Fire Safety The assignment can wait. The party can wait. But a fire won’t. The Reality of Fire Risks for Students Every fall, thousands of students move into dorms, apartments, and shared housing as they begin their post-secondary journey. For many, it’s their first time living away from home 

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Upcoming Training Opportunity – NFPA 1035 II

NFPA 1035 Fire and Life Safety Educator Level 2  Date: Oct 14 to 17th Location: Oakville RTC – Training Campus 1144 South Service Rd S Time: 8am-4:30pm Cost: $325 For more information or to obtain the Access Code please contact Chief Training Officer Paul Hollingshead paul.hollingshead@oakville.ca.  

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Webinar : Major updates – Ontario Fire Code O.Reg. 87/25

Code Next is offering this Webinar free for OMFPOA members. Presentation Registration is Open! What is Changing in the Ontario Fire Code? Join Melinda Amador from CodeNext Inc. for a free online presentation on September 5 to stay ahead of the new Ontario Fire Code regulation! The presentation will focus on significant changes made under

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Last Call for Nominations – OMFPOA Executive Positions

We are now accepting nominations for several positions on the OMFPOA Executive. The following roles are up for election this year: President Treasurer Three (3) Director Positions These are two-year terms that offer a meaningful opportunity to help shape the future of our association, contribute to fire prevention across the province, and collaborate with a

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Upcoming OMFPOA Webinar: Addressing Fire Safety in Hoarded Homes

Join the Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Association (OMFPOA) for an insightful webinar on Addressing Fire Safety in Hoarded Homes, presented by Tony Sabatini, Chief of Fire Prevention with the Guelph Fire Department. Overview of Training: Addressing Fire Safety in Hoarded Homes The training session will focus on evidence-based tools to be used in the

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Winter Driving Safety

Winter driving demands heightened awareness and preparation. Beyond icy roads and poor visibility, the risks of vehicle issues, including car fires; as collisions are the most common cause of vehicle fires. Prepare You Vehicle Winter Tires: Equip your car with winter tires that provide better traction in snow and ice. Ensure proper tire pressure as

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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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