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OMFPOA Executive – Call for Nominations

April 25, 2026

The Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Association (OMFPOA) is currently seeking nominations for positions within the Executive. We are looking to fill the following roles: Vice-President Secretary Three (3) Director positions All positions are two-year terms. If you’ve ever thought about getting more involved, this is a good opportunity to step up. The strength of

OMFPOA Mourns the Passing of Past President Jana Gillis

March 9, 2026

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

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

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.