Training

The Canada Fire Engineering Summit

The Canada Fire Engineering Summit is a full day of important information about Li-ion batteries and storage systems, Federal and Provincial code harmonization, new technologies and initiatives in Fire Protection, and Building Life Safety Failures. Four panels of experts providing insight and information, which includes our very own president, Vince Tripp. It happens on Tuesday,

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Test Your Smoke Alarm Day Virtual Town Hall on July 20th

As most of you know, on September 28, 2023, the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) will be hosting its inaugural Test Your Smoke Alarm Day. The goal of this day is to promote the significance of having working smoke alarms in all residences. To support communities with this important initiative, the OFM will be

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Fire Prevention ‘Canadian Style’

  In cooperation with the Ontario Association of Fire Educators, a webinar discussing Fire Prevention Week will be held on July 19. We are privileged to have Laura King, the Regional Director for Canada at the NFPA, presenting about this important week of education, “Canadian Style”. You are invited to join. Registration link is found

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2023 CASA Annual Conference

To: OMFPOA Members, CASA is excited to be hosting our 2023 CASA Annual Conference in our Nations Capital, Ottawa ON fromย Sunday June 25thย through Tuesday June 27th. Each year the Canadian Fire Sprinkler Industry comes together to celebrate our industry, discuss industry concerns, learn about new technologies, and continue to build friendship and comradery in our

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Indigenous Sacred Fires

Chapter 3 the York Region Fire Prevention Officers Association is hosting a presentation on Indigenous Sacred Fires and is offering this to all OMFPOA members. Jennifer LaFontaine and Deputy Fire Chief Larry Cocco will speak on their partnership to develop a strategy for Sacred Fires in the City of Toronto. 27 April 2023 10:00AM Speaker

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Understanding energy storage systems OMFPOA/OAFE Workshop

1 March 2023 9:30 AM – 1100 Am During this OMFPOA/OAFE Workshop with NFPA, Laura King will be speaking to us about energy storage systems including Lithium-Ion batteries. Understanding energy storage systemsย  Lithium-ion batteries are inherently fragile, and any electrical, thermal, or mechanical abuse, along with internal defects, can potentially initiate cell failure and thermal

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