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Bridging the Fire Safety Gap: Advocating for Home Fire Sprinklers in Ontario

May 15, 2025

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,

Enter to Win Passes to the CFAA Central Ontario Technical Symposium – May 22, 2025

May 8, 2025

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 2025

May 8, 2025

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

The OFMEM are very pleased to announce that the first 24/7 accessible e-learning module related to Fire Safety Enforcement entitled “Hoarding” is now available at:

https://ofmem-fas.adobeconnect.com/admin/show-event-catalog?folder-id=9298177038

The link brings you to the on demand catalogue in Adobe where users will have to register but then will automatically be given the option to “view” the training.

Some of the key features included in the session:

Available in both French and English languages
Certificate of completion available for participants
Interactive display with additional resources

For more information please contact:

Tawnya Roberts
Operations Manager
Program Development and Analytics Unit
Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management
Ministry of the Solicitor General
Tel: 613-570-8296
Email: tawnya.roberts@ontario.ca