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 21^st, 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.