Everything you thought you knew about fire extinguishers, and then some . . .OMFPOA/OAFE Workshop

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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

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5 April 2023 9:30 AM – 1030 Am

During this OMFPOA/OAFE Workshop with NFPA, Laura King will be speaking to us about “Everything you thought you knew about fire extinguishers, and then some . . .”

Fire Extinguishers 

NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, has been around since 1918. A lot has changed in the last century or so!
Join NFPA regional director Laura King for a comprehensive review of the standard, recent changes, extinguisher resources, and some great tips and tricks for accessing NFPA information on all your devices – whether you’re at your desk or in the field!

Register for this webinar at the link below.