OMFPOA Webinar 25 November 2021

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The Ontario Fire College is revamping the NFPA 1031-I course into a blended version. As part of that process the team working on the course is developing several practical exercises. In the online portion of the course there will be at least two “simulated” inspection type case study assignments. To improve the student experience, they

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Passing of Assistant Division Chief Madelaine Crevier

We received the sad message below from Brampton Fire and Emergency Services. Condolences from the OMFPOA and our members to the family of Assistant Division Chief Madelaine Crevier, and Brampton Fire and Emergency Services.    It is with a heavy heart that I must convey the news of the passing of Assistant Division Chief Madelaine

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Fire Prevention Week – Canadian Style (video)

On July 19th, Laura King talked about the 2023 edition of ‘Fire Prevention Week’, with the theme: Cooking Safety Starts With You. Pay attention to Fire Prevention. This session focused specifically on Canadian content, and where you can find information in both English and French. Find the video here

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Dear Members, we are pleased to announce that on Thursday November 25th 2021 we will conduct another of our monthly training sessions.

1000- 10:25 am – Opening comments

10:25 am – 11:30 am Human Trafficking Awareness
Shelly Prendergast has been employed with Victim Services of Brant for the past 8 years. Victim Services provides support to victims or crime and tragic circumstances in Brantford, Brant County and Six Nations of the Grand River. Shelly is the dedicated support worker for those affected by Human Trafficking.

Natalie Laing in her 30th year of policing with the Brantford Police Service, currently assigned as a Detective with the Criminal Intelligence Unit.
The unit deals with criminal organized crime groups, collecting intelligence information and identifying threats. One of her portfolios is human trafficking.
Current project involves writing and receiving a grant involving identifying and rescuing victims of human trafficking and those vulnerable to become victims of human trafficking and delivering educational and awareness training.

11:30 Draws Closing Remarks – OMFPOA

When: Nov 25, 2021 10:00 Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: OMFPOA Training & Education Program

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IRRa_fmoQY-44X8gF4sbqg

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