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

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

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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Online webinar this Wednesday!

Your community risk assessment is done. Now what? NFPA announced in August that through a partnership with the International Association of Fire Chiefs, CRAIG 1300 (Community Risk Assessment Insight Generator) is coming to Canada! Join us as NFPA’s Laura King gives us a sneak peek at CRAIG 1300. Learn how your department and municipality can

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Interested in hosting the 2025 OMFPOA Symposium?

  The Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Association (OMFPOA) is accepting applications from interested Chapters or Fire Departments to step forward as the host venue for our highly anticipated 2025 Annual Symposium. This outstanding annual event gathers fire prevention officers, industry experts, and policymakers from across Ontario to explore the latest advancements in fire safety.

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OMFPOA clothing at the Symposium!

As a member of the Ontario Municipal Prevention Officers Association, wear it proud! Imprinted Apparel will be at the Symposium on Tuesday September 10 from 12-5pm and at the Trade Show starting at 6pm. There is an opportunity to pre-order OMFPOA branded clothing for pick up at the symposium. Here is how to go about

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66th OMFPOA Symposium Sponsorship Program

  Dear Members, The OMFPOA Executive Officers are encouraging our members to take advantage of the OFMPOA Symposium Sponsorship Program for the 66th Annual Training and Education Symposium which will be held September 9 – 12, 2024 at the Sheraton Parkway North Toronto (located at 600 Hwy 7, Richmond Hill, ON). First introduced in 2014,

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