Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC)

This week we recognize and thank the professionals who are the critical link between those in need and the help they require during moments of crisis. Thank you for all that you do to keep everyone safe! #NPSTW2026

The next OAFC Online Learning Series takes place May 12 from 11am - 12pm. Don’t miss Ellen Stephenson from Statistics Canada as she presents Building a National Firefighter Registry. To learn more or to register please visit oafc.on.ca/oafc-online-le…

Corporate Sponsor Highlight! North City Insurance Brokers is proud to be a Corporate Sponsor again this year. North City has been protecting Ontario’s firefighter community for over 45 years & offers OAFC members EXCLUSIVE home and auto insurance rates – with savings up to 40%!

That’s a wrap on NEFEC 2026! Thank you to all our attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors for making this year’s event such a success, we couldn’t have done it without you. Please check your inbox for the event evaluation, we appreciate your feedback!

NEFEC concludes its final day with 4 different half-day workshops. Thank you to Sani Gear for sponsoring our Health and Safety Workshop (pictured). Thank you to all our presenters for making these sessions engaging, informative, and full of practical takeaways for our delegates!

Yesterday, in partnership with the Ontario Fire College, NEFEC ran a Fire Inspector PILOT. It was a day of exciting training and collaboration in action!

Thank you to those who spoke at NEFEC yesterday! Your presentations and discussions helped make NEFEC a valuable learning experience for all delegates.

Tonight’s sold out NEFEC Banquet, sponsored by AJ Stone, kicks off at 7pm with the reception starting at 6pm. Don’t forget your banquet ticket, located in your name badge!

Thank you to our Coffee Break Sponsors, for supporting this year’s conference and helping fuel our delegates for a full day of learning.

The sold out NEFEC Banquet is happening tonight! A huge thank you to 1200 Degrees Ontario for sponsoring tonight’s entertainment - comedian Kate Davis!

Thank you to everyone who spoke and attended today’s Main Track or Municipal Track at NEFEC! Your insights, questions, and shared experiences made the day engaging for all delegates.

Thank you, Minister Dunlop for joining us today and sharing greetings with our NEFEC delegates, and for your continued dedication to fire and life safety!

The NEFEC Trade Show is now OPEN! A huge thank you to Dependable Emergency Vehicles for sponsoring tonight’s reception on the trade show floor, we hope attendees enjoy connecting with exhibitors!

Thank you to our Lunch Sponsor, Medallion Group Insurance for supporting this year’s conference and helping bring the fire service community together for training, networking, and collaboration.

Happening now! Keynote Deputy Chief Scott Wilkinson is speaking to our attendees! A big thank you to VFIS for sponsoring this engaging and insightful keynote address.

A big thank you to our Breakfast Sponsor, Nuclear Waste Management Organization for their support. Partnerships like this help make NEFEC possible and provide valuable training and networking opportunities for fire service professionals.

#ONBudget2026 @fordnation @PBethlenfalvy @TeamKerzner

Ontario’s fire departments and firefighters value our extremely positive relationship with the provincial government, and thank them for this important investment, and will continue to work with the government on sustainable funding opportunities for Ontario’s fire service. 3/3

The Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) is deeply grateful to the provincial government for providing and increasing the Fire Protection Grant in the 2026 Ontario Budget. 1/3