The Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Association is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Jana Gillis (née Patterson), a long‑serving fire prevention professional, educator, and former OMFPOA Provincial President. Jana dedicated more than four decades to the fire service. She began her career in St. Catharines before spending several years with the Office of
The Canadian Fire Engineering Summit returns on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Hazelton Manor, Vaughan, ON. This premier event brings together key stakeholders from across Canada’s fire protection industry, including fire prevention officers, engineers, contractors, and industry leaders. Event Highlights: Full-day Summit: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Trade Show: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Dinner
Thanks to a new partnership with Trax, the OMFPOA is proud to offer this course at no cost to all members. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping how we work – but you don’t need to be a tech expert to understand and benefit from it. Whether you are new to AI or are already using
Save the date.
23 March 2022 We have two excellent speakers scheduled for our Spring Training Session.
9:10-10:10
NFPA 25 vs. Ontario Fire Code
Steve Steele
Director of Training
National Sprinkler Industry JTAC
10:10 – 10:30
Break
10:30 – 12:00
Hypoxic Fire Prevention Systems
Leslie Sims P. Eng.
Principal
Arencon Inc.
Further details are coming soon.
