News & Events

The 2019 International Association of Women in Fire & Emergency Services (iWomen) Conference will be co-located with FDIC INTERNATIONAL in Indianapolis, IN on April 7-9, 2019 Read More

Description from website: The Canadian Critical Incident Conference/training brings together an exciting agenda of anticipated sessions and speakers, accredited training, along with a diverse group of delegates to explore the ever changing field of Crisis Management. You will hear from… Read More

The first Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association (OPFFA) Defazio Taylor Health & Labour Seminar will be held March 25-28, 2019 in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Read More

The BC First Responders Mental Health Committee invites you to attend an interactive two-day conference (Jan 31-Feb 1, 2019) aimed at creating a positive conversation about mental health in the first responder community. Learn about resources to help support your… Read More

The Canadian Burn Symposium is the yearly hub where all Canadian Burn Directors and their multidisciplinary colleagues (Plastic Surgeons, Trauma Surgeons, Nurses, Researchers, Psychologist, Physiotherapists, Researchers, Nutritionists, First Responders, Occupational Therapists and Intensivists) interact and meet challenges in the burn… Read More

The Fire Service Women Ontario (FSWO) Professional Development Symposium and Annual General Meeting will be hosted by Conestoga College on October 26-28. More details coming soon on the FSWO website. Read More

The 9th Annual Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR) Forum will be hosted in Regina, Saskatchewan. This year's forum will have a dedicated Public Safety research stream which will feature mental, physical, and systems health research on… Read More

A 3-day symposium hosted by The Tema Conter Memorial Trust. From the symposium web page: NEW THIS YEAR Day 1: Senior Management Stream. Specifically designed for organizational leaders. Days 2 and 3: Peer Support Stream LEARN ABOUT -The elements of… Read More

The 2018 annual education conference hosted by the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs will cover topics such as: -Operations & Labour Relations -Volunteer topics -Risk Management -Leadership -Safety, Health & Wellness Read More

Dr. Nick Carleton (University of Regina) and Dr. Renee MacPhee (Wilfred Laurier University) will discuss the latest research by the Canadian Institute for Public Safety and Research Treatment (CIPSRT) on suicide risks and prevention among public safety personnel in Canada.… Read More

The second Sunday in September of each year is now designated in memory of firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty. On that day, the Canadian flag will be half-masted on all federal buildings and establishments. Read More

The main training forum for northwestern fire services will be held on September 6-9, 2018 in Thunder Bay. Program Topics: Program A - SCBA, PPE and Safety for the New Firefighter Program B – Search & Rescue Program C -… Read More