OMFPOA Training & Education Program – September 23 – Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officer's Association

OMFPOA Training & Education Program – September 23

Latest News

Canadian Fire Engineering Summit – November 19, 2025

November 12, 2025

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

Understanding AI-Assisted Regulatory Workflows – Training Course Available Now

October 30, 2025

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

Webinar: Using NFPA resources and materials

October 30, 2025

Wednesday Nov 12th, 9:30am to 11:00am Presenter: NFPA regional director Laura King Topic: Using NFPA resources and materials You’re asked to talk to a group of middle schoolers about lithium-ion battery safety on Monday. Tuesday it’s K-3 and home fire escape plans. Wednesday a condo board wants to know about EVs in the parking garage.

Dear Members, we are pleased to announce that on Thursday September 23^rd 2021 we will resume our monthly training sessions.

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.

When: Thursday September 23, 2021 09:00 Eastern Time (US and Canada)

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3VgcjEjpR02YlDz1k5a_GA

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

AGENDA

OMFPOA Training & Education Program

9:00 am – 9:30 am Opening comments
OMFPOA President

9:30 am – 11:00 am – Presentation on Compressed Gases by Melinda Amador with CodeNext Inc.

Melinda Amador, P. Eng., M.A.Sc. is a Project Engineer at CodeNext Inc., in Toronto, Ontario. Melinda has 14 years of experience in the practice of fire protection and life safety consulting for Building and Fire Code compliance. Melinda’s industrial project experience includes the development of compliance solutions for dangerous goods hazards in laboratories, cannabis extraction, pharmaceutical, specialty beverage, and bulk distribution and warehousing applications. Recently, Melinda has been engaged in the development of technical guides relating to cannabis safety with ULC and with ISO. Melinda is also a Past President of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers, Southern Ontario Chapter.

11:00 – 11:15 Draws and closing statement.
OMFPOA Director