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63rd and 64th Annual OMFPOA Training and Educational Symposiums June 9-12, 2019 June 7-11, 2020 Sponsorship and Trade Show Package

Meet your 2019, 2020 Hosts DURHAM REGION FIRE PREVENTION OFFICER’S ASSOCIATION The Durham Region Fire Prevention Officers Association (DRFPOA) is comprised of representatives from each of the 8 fire departments in Durham Region, and we are very excited to be hosting the Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Association’s (OMFPOA) 63rd and 64th Annual Training and

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OMFPOA Executive Members have been assigned Chapters.

In order to facilitate better communications between the OMFPOA Executive and the individual Chapters, Executive members have been assigned Chapters. For your information the following Executive members will be the contact person on the Executive. Chapter 1 – Ben Trendle Chapter 2 – Gwen Lewis Chapter 3 – Vince Tripp Chapter 4 – Vince Tripp

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63rd ANNUAL OMFPOA SYMPOSIUM Sponsorship Application

Interested in attending the 2019 Symposium in Durham Region this June?  Any Ontario Municipal Fire Department can apply for a sponsored attendance provided the department is in good standing with the OMFPOA. If verification of good standing is required, contact the OMFPOA Treasurer.  The registration deadline is April 30th.  Click here to download the application

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ULC Update – Window Sprinkler Systems

ULC 2018-05 Bulletin announced that it would be withdrawing ULC/ORD-C263 which OBC 3.1.8.18. allows sprinkler protected glazed wall assembly’s (window sprinkler system) to be constructed to serve as a fire separation with a FRR of no more than two hours. ULC has recently taken action to develop a new standard and have the subject ORD

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Barrie Fire is pleased to launch their Holiday Safety Video

While fire can happen anywhere at any time, it most often strikes when people are distracted by the hustle and bustle of the holidays.  A family’s holiday celebrations can turn tragic in an instant.  It certainly ‘Tis the Season to be careful.  We want to highlight seasonal risks including staying in the kitchen while cooking,

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Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week

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

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