Ontario Fire Service Section 21 Advisory Committee

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Upcoming OMFPOA Webinar: Dust Hazard Awareness & Dust Explosibility Testing

The Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Association (OMFPOA) is excited to host an informative webinar on Dust Hazard Awareness and Dust Explosibility Testing, presented by Parker MacNeil, Lead Engineer with Jensen Hughes Consulting Canada. Combustible dust poses significant fire and explosion risks in industrial and commercial settings. This session will provide crucial insights into identifying

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Winter Driving Safety

Winter driving demands heightened awareness and preparation. Beyond icy roads and poor visibility, the risks of vehicle issues, including car fires; as collisions are the most common cause of vehicle fires. Prepare You Vehicle Winter Tires: Equip your car with winter tires that provide better traction in snow and ice. Ensure proper tire pressure as

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FIRE FIGHTERS GUIDANCE NOTE # 5-2

MINIMUM SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS FOR WORKING ALONE

This is the DRAFT fire prevention officer Guidance Note that just got posted on Section 21 for comments. The OMFPOA Executive is asking all members to read and make comments.  Please post your questions and/or comments into our members only forum for discussion.

GN #5-2 Working Alone DRAFT for comment July 2015