Delivering Public Education During Covid-19

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Canadian Fire Engineering Summit – November 19, 2025

November 12, 2025

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

Understanding AI-Assisted Regulatory Workflows – Training Course Available Now

October 30, 2025

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

Webinar: Using NFPA resources and materials

October 30, 2025

Wednesday Nov 12th, 9:30am to 11:00am Presenter: NFPA regional director Laura King Topic: Using NFPA resources and materials You’re asked to talk to a group of middle schoolers about lithium-ion battery safety on Monday. Tuesday it’s K-3 and home fire escape plans. Wednesday a condo board wants to know about EVs in the parking garage.

Your OMFPOA Executive met yesterday via conference call. Several current public education strategies were discussed like Toronto’s Smoke Alarm Video Challenge to Central York

and Prince Edward County Fire Prevention delivering fire safety messages during Covid-19. Have a look at Kingston Fire & Rescue’s personalized Birthday Videos from Sparky.

At this time we would like to ask departments to share what they are doing. Please send us descriptions and links to your on-line educational programs and other public education activities in order that we may share them with our membership.

Remember to tag The Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Association on Facebook (@omfpoa) and on Twitter (@omfpoa911)

Keep safe everyone.