Training

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

Read More ยป

NFPA 1030 Training Session

Curious about the NFPA 1030 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Prevention Program Positions? Weโ€™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

Read More ยป

Heat Alarms in Residential Garages

Please join us for an informative presentation on “Heat Alarms in Residential Garages” ย  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

Read More ยป

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 NFPAโ€™s Laura King gives us a sneak peek at CRAIG 1300. Learn how your department and municipality can

Read More ยป

NFPA 2024 Fire Prevention Week Planning and Resources

NFPA Canadian director Laura King presenting a deep dive into NFPA public education resources and programming, so you can start your FPW 2024 planning! Looking into the data behind the theme, exploring how the theme relates to community risk reduction, and how it jibes with the Ontario Test Your Smoke Alarm campaign.    

Read More ยป

NFPA 2024 Fire Prevention Week Planning and Resources

The OMFPOA is thrilled to team up with the OAFE and NFPA to keep this workshop series going. The 2024 Fire Prevention Week theme will be revealed in mid-June at NFPAโ€™s annual conference and expo. Join NFPA Canadian director Laura King on June 26 at 9:30 a.m. for a deep dive into NFPA public education

Read More ยป

Charged for Life Symposium

The Office of the Fire Marshall presents Charged for Life Save The Date! Charged for LiFE is an educational symposium designed for fire services, stakeholders, fire safety experts, and agency partners to address the increasing concern of lithium-ion battery-related fires. This one day conference will concentrate on lithium-ion fire prevention, education and training. May 22

Read More ยป