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Last Call for Nominations – OMFPOA Executive Positions

May 22, 2025

We are now accepting nominations for several positions on the OMFPOA Executive. The following roles are up for election this year: President Treasurer Three (3) Director Positions These are two-year terms that offer a meaningful opportunity to help shape the future of our association, contribute to fire prevention across the province, and collaborate with a

Bridging the Fire Safety Gap: Advocating for Home Fire Sprinklers in Ontario

May 15, 2025

In Ontario, a paradox exists: individuals are often safer from fire hazards in public spaces like shopping malls than in their own homes. While commercial buildings are mandated to have fire sprinklers, most residential homes lack this critical safety feature. Over the past five years, Ontario has witnessed a troubling number of residential fire fatalities,

Enter to Win Passes to the CFAA Central Ontario Technical Symposium – May 22, 2025

May 8, 2025

The Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Association (OMFPOA) is excited to share a special opportunity for our members! The Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) has generously provided two complimentary passes to the upcoming CFAA Central Ontario Chapter Technical Symposium, taking place Wednesday, May 22, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This hybrid event is

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.

Upcoming 2025 Webinars:

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.