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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.

27 February: 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.

27 March: Addressing Fire Safety in Hoarded Homes

Insightful webinar on Addressing Fire Safety in Hoarded Homes, presented by Tony Sabatini, Chief of Fire Prevention with the Guelph Fire Department

29 April: Ready, Set, Sprinkle: Activating your Department for

The Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition Canada and learn how your department can receive funding, develop programs, participate in Home Fire Sprinkler Week, and encourage the use of home fire sprinklers in your community. Presented by NFPA Regional Director Laura King.

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15 May: Creating Social Media Content that Entertains and is Impactful

This session will discuss the value of utilizing creative social media messaging to effectively reach the modern audience. It will discuss important points such as the need to identify your target audience, creating content that is relative to your target audience, tools you will need to create content, and how to work with corporate leadership to allow out of the box thinking when producing social media content.