The OAFC is featured in a number of news articles and publications, which you may be interested in reviewing.

 

October 4, 2024

The Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) are rolling out the Chief Fire Officer Peer Support Program, a mental wellness program specifically designed for chief officers.

June 3, 2024
Fire Chiefs meet with Members of Provincial Parliament, during Fire and Life Safety Advocacy Day

 

September 11, 2023
Fort Erie Fire Department receives bursary for mental health and wellness

 

September 6, 2023
The OAFC—in collaboration with the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) and Energy Storage Canada—has released the Solar Electricity and Battery Storage Systems Safety Handbook for Firefighters.

 

November 27, 2018 - Ontario introduces reforms to protect full-time firefighters who ‘double-hat’ as volunteers

Quote from OAFC President Stephen Hernen

 

November 16, 2018 - OAFC News Release - Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs Applauds Government for Fire Services Labour Relations Reform

OAFC News Release

 

October 12, 2018 - Ford government 'not opposed' to certifying firefighters

Quote from OAFC President Stephen Hernen

 

October 9, 2018 - OAFC News Release - Jenny Jones Supports Volunteer Firefighters Across Ontario Doubling Her Jenny's Heroes Canada Grant

OAFC News Release 

May 28, 2018 - Former Renfrew fire chief receives support from Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs
Quote from OAFC President Stephen Hernen

May 17, 2018 - Ontario fire chiefs say decision to dump Renfrew chief is illegal
Quote from OAFC President Stephen Hernen

February 2018 – Firefighting in Canada (FFIC) Magazine

Feature on OAFC Midterm Meeting (page 7) 

 

February 2018 – Fire Firefighters Association of Ontario (FFAO) 2018 Yearbook

OAFC President’s Report (pages 36 to 39)

 

December 7, 2017 – MOHLTC News Release – Ontario Expanding Opioid Response as Crisis Grows

Quote from OAFC President Stephen Hernen