We are now accepting nominations for several positions on the OMFPOA Executive. The following roles are up for election this year: President Treasurer Three (3) Director Positions These are two-year terms that offer a meaningful opportunity to help shape the future of our association, contribute to fire prevention across the province, and collaborate with a
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
At this year’s Canadian Fire Alarm Association Seminar, Ken Baird the Vice-President of Systems for LRI Engineers made a great presentation that summarized many of the upcoming OBC changes affecting life safety systems and also some other code changes like the TSSA enforcement of CSA B44, which affects elevating devices. If you are doing enforcement or inspections, this is a must read for you.
You can access the CFAA 2013 OBC 2012 Changes KB.
