The Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Association (OMFPOA) is excited to share a special opportunity for our members! The Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) has generously provided two complimentary passes to the upcoming CFAA Central Ontario Chapter Technical Symposium, taking place Wednesday, May 22, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This hybrid event is
CREATING SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT THAT ENTERTAINS AND IS IMPACTFUL Cory Armstrong-Smith is the Fire Prevention Officer for Norfolk County Fire Department. Cory began his prevention career with the Burlington Fire Department in 2014 before moving back home to Norfolk in 2020. In 2025 Cory received the Al Suleman Award from the OMFPOA for #NCFireBricks,
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
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
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
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
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.
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 NFPA’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
OMFPOA Executive would like to thank everyone who responded to our survey. With this information we are better able to provide more of what our members are looking for. We asked about virtual training sessions, and one of the training topics that was requested was NFPA 96 – Commercial Cooking Systems. We are pleased to
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
