The Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Association is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Jana Gillis (née Patterson), a long‑serving fire prevention professional, educator, and former OMFPOA Provincial President. Jana dedicated more than four decades to the fire service. She began her career in St. Catharines before spending several years with the Office of
The Canadian Fire Engineering Summit returns on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Hazelton Manor, Vaughan, ON. This premier event brings together key stakeholders from across Canada’s fire protection industry, including fire prevention officers, engineers, contractors, and industry leaders. Event Highlights: Full-day Summit: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Trade Show: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Dinner
Thanks to a new partnership with Trax, the OMFPOA is proud to offer this course at no cost to all members. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping how we work – but you don’t need to be a tech expert to understand and benefit from it. Whether you are new to AI or are already using
Chapter 2 President – Brian McBain, Embrun Fire Department
Chapter 2 Vice-President – Carl Surprenant, Casselman Fire Department
Chapter 2 Secretary – Nancy-Ann Gauthier, North Stormont Fire Department
Chapter 10 President – Tammy DeGraw, London Fire Department
On behalf of the OMFPOA Provincial Executive we congratulate the newly elected Chapter executives. Thank you for taking on leadership roles for your Chapter and we wish you tremendous success in your new roles.
