Individual Membership

To be eligible for an individual membership with the OAFC, you must be active and/or duly appointed in a chief officer capacity within a fire service in the Province of Ontario. For more information on membership categories, view our constitution.

Individual Member benefits include:

Discounts and Savings

• A discount on registration fees for OAFC events, seminars and the conference.
• A free subscription to “Fire Fighting in Canada” and “Canadian Firefighter and EMS Quarterly” magazines.
• Special pricing on life saving products from First Alert.
• A complimentary copy of the most recent Ontario Fire Department Directory.
• A discount on various types of insurance as negotiated with North City General Insurance by the OAFC.

Communications and Networking

• The latest up–to-date information through our website www.oafc.on.ca including a ‘members only’ section, accessible only to OAFC members by password. It provides an on-line discussion forum, sample templates of policies & procedures, a library of presentations and more.
• Access to the OAFC online searchable member directory.
• Interactive communications outlining important news, announcements and upcoming events.
• Committee meetings, zone meetings and networking opportunities.
• Membership with the Ontario Fire Life Safety Educators Association for your Public Educators or equivalent with access to information on their website (www.oflse.com)

Support, Education and Advocacy

• A voice at the Province to help shape/review government regulations and legislation.
• Peer support/information and research.
• Services and programs that equip you with the necessary skills to be an effective leader.
• Certification and degree programs.
• An OAFC staffed office phone number that you can call for information and assistance (905-426-9865).