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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

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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

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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

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Fire Prevention and Public Education Grant

 

Continuing our commitment to giving back to our members, the OMFPOA Executive is announced the Fire Prevention and Public Education Grant.

This grant will award three $1,000 grants to fire departments in good standing with the OMFPOA. The funds must be used exclusively for fire prevention and public education initiatives and programs.

We encourage all eligible fire departments to take advantage of this opportunity. 

Fire Dept FPPE Grant Application Form 2026

Applications must be received no later than July 13, 2026.