Doug Kellam

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66th OMFPOA Symposium Sponsorship Program

  Dear Members, The OMFPOA Executive Officers are encouraging our members to take advantage of the OFMPOA Symposium Sponsorship Program for the 66th Annual Training and Education Symposium which will be held September 9 – 12, 2024 at the Sheraton Parkway North Toronto (located at 600 Hwy 7, Richmond Hill, ON). First introduced in 2014,

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NFPA 2024 Fire Prevention Week Planning and Resources

NFPA Canadian director Laura King presenting a deep dive into NFPA public education resources and programming, so you can start your FPW 2024 planning! Looking into the data behind the theme, exploring how the theme relates to community risk reduction, and how it jibes with the Ontario Test Your Smoke Alarm campaign.    

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Call for Creative Volunteers: Social Media Committee Relaunch

Dear OMFPOA Members, We are excited to announce the revival of our Social Media Committee! Previously, our committee played a crucial role in designing and sharing public education content across our social media platforms. Due to recent changes in personnel, the committee has been on hiatus, and we are now eager to rebuild this vital

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Fire Prevention Officer

County of Brant Fire Department

Doug joined the fire department in 2006 as a volunteer firefighter, and later suppression Captain.  Doug started in fire prevention in 2009, as a part time public educator and communicator, progressing to full time Fire Prevention Officer.

Doug has certifications from the Ontario Fire College with diplomas as a Fire Prevention Officer, Company Officer, and Training Officer.  NFPA certifications include Fire Inspector level 2, Fire Investigator, Fire Officer level 4, Fire Instructor level 2, Public Fire and Life Safety Educator, and Public Information Officer.

Doug also represents Ontario’s volunteer firefighters on the Ministry of Labour, Training, and Skills Development Section 21 Fire Services Advisory Committee as a labour representative.

Doug is also married with one son. He is active as a Troop Scouter with his son , and with the Masonic Lodges.  He stays active by walking, cycling, and puttering in the garden.  Has also been known to be gone on his motorcycle for periods of time.

519.442.4590

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