Welcome to the Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Association (OMFPOA) website!

It is an honour to serve as the President of the OMFPOA, an organization built on the dedication, knowledge, and hard work of fire prevention professionals across Ontario. I’d like to start by thanking those who have helped shape this Association into what it is today—without your efforts, we wouldn’t be where we are. No pressure, right?

Fire prevention is a tough job. We work behind the scenes to keep people safe, often without them even realizing it. When we do our job right, nothing happens—no fires, no injuries, no tragedies. It’s one of the few careers where success means staying out of the headlines! But that doesn’t mean we can get comfortable. Fire safety is always evolving, and as an association, we need to stay ahead of the curve.

We will continue to push for stronger codes, advocate for change, and ensure fire prevention remains a priority at every level. We’ll also keep working with our valued partners—including the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs, the Office of the Fire Marshal, the National Fire Protection Association, and others—to strengthen our collective voice.

I encourage all members to get involved, share their expertise, and take advantage of the resources available through the OMFPOA. If you have questions, ideas, or even a good fire safety joke (we can never have too many), don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for your dedication to fire safety. Let’s keep working together to make Ontario safer—one smoke alarm, fire code update, and public education campaign at a time.

Stay safe, stay vigilant!

Vince Tripp, CD
President
Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Association