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Fire Code Amendment O. Reg. 319/22

Sharing an update from last year that we have received a couple of questions about. The Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 was repealed on April 11, 2022 which created an issue with the application of Clause 9.4.1.1.(1)(b). Fire Code amendment 319/22 was passed around the same time and replaced the repealed Act with the new

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Social Media Creators

On this day full of love, the OMFPOA would like to send some to our Social Media content creators. They will go above and beyond to ensure our safety messages are standing out. Watch out for social media posts, created by: Ali Wakefield – Cambridge Fire Department Alana Erwood – City of Kawartha Lakes Fire

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New training post added to members section.

Chapter 3 – York Region recently held a training session hosted by Seneca College Professor and OMFPOA Director Scott Pugsley on Dry Pipe Sprinkler systems. Dry Pipe Fire Sprinklers Systems remain one of the best methods to protect buildings and remote unheated areas within many different types of building and occupancies. Within this flex delivered

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With Great Power: Misuse of Electrical Equipment

Please see this great webinar from Origin and Cause on the misuse of appliances and improper use of electrical devices/Equipment. One of challenges surrounding misuse is correctly identifying it – disguising it from a product safety issue or manufacturer defect and determining if it was a case of negligence or if there was intent. In

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Book Symposium Hotel Rooms By 5 May!

As registration continues for the 64th Annual Symposium, we must remind our members that rooms are only guaranteed until 5 May 2022. Get your rooms booked before then to ensure your spot. Accommodations at the Delta Hotel London Armouries can be booked at here. Be very specific if the registration page asks for the group name ,

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OMFPOA Executive Committee Elections

At the OMFPOA Annual General Meeting in London, ON on Wednesday 8 June 2022 elections for the OMFPOA Executive Committee will take place. If you would like to nominate a colleague or run for a position on the executive, please ensure you have a nominator, that your department membership fee is paid for 2022 and

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