In Ontario, a paradox exists: individuals are often safer from fire hazards in public spaces like shopping malls than in their own homes. While commercial buildings are mandated to have fire sprinklers, most residential homes lack this critical safety feature. Over the past five years, Ontario has witnessed a troubling number of residential fire fatalities,
The Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Association (OMFPOA) is excited to share a special opportunity for our members! The Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) has generously provided two complimentary passes to the upcoming CFAA Central Ontario Chapter Technical Symposium, taking place Wednesday, May 22, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This hybrid event is
Mental Health Week – May 8th website post 🔥 Wise Mind Fire Safety: A DBT-Informed Approach to Leadership Under Pressure 🔥 In the world of emergency preparedness and fire safety, we often talk about plans, tools, and checklists. But what about mindset? Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) introduces a concept known as Wise Mind — the
JOIN CURT HARNETT FOR A TRULY UNIQUE
CYCLING EXPERIENCE FOR FIRST
RESPONDERS
September 20-21, 2019
First Responders from across Ontario will actively participate in our debut
event, with relay teams from their respective services and agencies. United
forces are committed to going the distance to further help Special Olympics
athletes, and will engage in their own friendly fundraising competition to
claim the First Responders’ Team Cup!
First Responder Information Sheet
