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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

PRESIDENT

Don Casey
Mississauga Fire & Emergency Services
300 City Centre Drive, 2nd Floor
Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1
Tel: 905-615-3200 ext. 4267
don.casey@mississauga.ca

VICE-PRESIDENT

Brian Buchanan
Trent Hills Fire Department
66 Front Street South
Campbellford, ON K0L 1L0
Tel: 705-653-1900 ext. 291
brian.buchanan@trenthills.ca

SECRETARY

Taylor McDougall
Innisfil Fire & Rescue Services
1214 20th Sideroad
Innisfil, ON L0L 1W0
Tel: 705-436-3710 ext. 4818
tmcdougall@innisfil.ca

TREASURER

Jason Benn
Centre Wellington Fire Rescue
250 Queen Street West
Fergus, ON N1M 1S8
Tel: 519-843-1950
jbenn@centrewellington.ca

DIRECTORS

Scott Pugsley
Seneca Polytechnic
1750 Finch Ave. East
Toronto, ON M2J 2X5
Tel: 416-764-9983
scott.pugsley@senecapolytechnic.ca

Cameron Aplin
Oakville Fire Department
1144 South Service Road West
Oakville, ON L6L 5T7
Tel: 905-845-6601 ext. 3618
cameron.aplin@oakville.ca

Jessica Yaniw
Grand Valley & District Fire Department
2 Watson Road
Grand Valley, ON L9W 6N9
Tel: 519-928-3460
fireprevention@gvdfd.com

Jillian Hamelin
North Algona Wilberforce Fire Department
1091 Shaw Woods Rd
Eganville, ON K0J 1T0
Tel: 613-628-2080 ext. 204
fireprevention@nalgonawil.com

Traviss Ketler
Thorold Fire and Emergency Services
1600 McCleary Drive
Thorold, ON L2V 5B6
Tel: 905-227-6613 ext. 313
traviss.ketler@thorold.ca