Question 1

What is this event?

Accepted Answer

This two-day forum will bring together fire services, stakeholders, fire safety experts, and agency partners to discuss strategies centred around raising awareness, changing attitudes, and collaborating on innovative ideas regarding the importance of having working smoke alarms in your home.

Question 2

Who is partnering in this event with the Office of the Fire Marshal?

Accepted Answer

The Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council, Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs, Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association, Ontario Municipal Fire Prevention Officers Association, Ontario Association of Fire Educators, and the National Fire Protection Association are partners.

Question 3

Who is this event for?

Accepted Answer

This event is targeted to personnel currently belonging to Ontario fire services, plus organizations that focus on public fire safety, fire safety educators, and municipal safety representatives in Ontario.

Question 4

What can we expect from this event?

Accepted Answer

This event will bring together experts in behaviour change campaigns, social marketing for fire services, and network with other fire services and organizations from across Ontario. Delegates can expect to have access to new public education resources and tools to public fire safety education.

Question 5

Where is this summit going to be held?

Accepted Answer

This will be held at Ascott Parc Event Centre, 2839 Rutherford Road, Concord (Vaughan), Ontario.

Question 6

Will this event be streamed online?

Accepted Answer

This is a live, in-person summit. Table discussions and cross-department conversations are an important element of this event, which cannot be conveyed virtually.

Question 7

If it is free, do I still have to register?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Registration is required. Numbers for food and the venue will be needed.

Question 8

What food will be provided? What about food allergies and sensitivities?

Accepted Answer

Continental breakfasts and lunch will be provided as buffets. While we will have food options, we will not be able to accommodate specific food allergies, preferences or sensitivities beyond those options.

Question 9

Is this appropriate for students? What about pre-service firefighters?

Accepted Answer

No. This summit is targeted to fire personnel, professionals and stakeholders with a current focus on fire safety.

Question 10

What is the registration window?

Accepted Answer

Registration will open on April 3 and close on June 5.

Question 11

What will I need to bring? Is WiFi available?

Accepted Answer

Please bring your ticket to the registration table at the event. 
WiFi is included as there will be digital interactive opportunities during the summit which will be accessible using smartphones and tablets.

Question 12

Is the location accessible?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the summit will be taking place at an established event space. However, if there are additional accessibility needs, please let us know three (3) weeks before the event so we can do our best to meet these needs. Email us at OFM.PubEd@ontario.ca with requirements or questions.

Question 13

Will the event location have free parking?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The event location has free underground and ground-level outdoor parking.

Question 14

How can I sponsor this event?

Accepted Answer

Sponsorship information is available by request. Contact OFM.PubEd@ontario.ca for more information.

Question 15

Who do I contact if I have more questions?

Accepted Answer

Email OFM.PubEd@ontario.ca for more information.

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