OMFPOA Seeking 2021 and 2022 Symposium Hosts

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The OMFPOA Executive is looking for Departments interested in hosting the 2021 and 2022 Symposium.  Interested departments are required to submit their expression of interest along with a signed letter of authorization from their Fire Chief (or Fire Chiefs if you are submitting on behalf of a Chapter).  Symposium Guidelines are available on the OMFPOA website.  https://omfpoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/SYMPOSIUM-GUIDELINES-Revised-Jan-2016.pdf

The deadline for submission is February 21st, 2020 at 1600 hours.  The Executive will announce the successful applicant on February 28, 2020.

Submissions are to be sent to OMFPOA at omfpoacontactus@gmail.com

We wish interested Departments success in the selection process.