About this Event
OAFE Annual Public Education Conference - 2025
Welcome to the OAFE Annual Public Education Conference - 2025! Join us for a two days filled with enlightening talks, engaging workshops, and networking opportunities. This in-person event will bring together educators to discuss innovative ideas and best practices in public education. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights. Mark your calendars for this exciting learning experience!
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
OAFE Opening Remarks & General Meeting
Host: OAFE
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Bridging the Gap
Host: Chris Vaux - Kitchener Fire Department
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Social Media - The PIO Perspective
Host: Nick DeFazio - Ottawa Fire Services
🕑: 01:00 AM - 02:30 PM
Rapid Fire Networking
Host: Teagan Knowles - OAFE Director
🕑: 02:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Public Education Updates and NFPA 1030 Consolidation
Host: Office of the Fire Marshal
🕑: 05:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Awards Dinner and Tradeshow
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025
🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:45 AM
Public Education & Emergency Response
Host: Gina Cliffe - Cambridge Fire Department
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Program of the Year Presentation
Host: Winning Fire Department!
🕑: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Personality Dynamics & Managing Difficult Conversations
Host: Michael Lewis - Michael Lewis Training
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Youth Firesetting
Host: Kathy Osmonson - Vision 20/20
🕑: 02:45 PM - 04:15 PM
Social Media Workshop
Host: Jessica Buczynski - OAFE Director
🕑: 04:15 PM - 04:30 PM
Closing Remarks
Host: OAFE
Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025
🕑: 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
NFPA 1035 - PIO
Info: Program Title: NFPA 1035 Public Information Officer
Program Outline:
This course assists students to describe the key responsibilities of the Public Information Officer. Students will develop knowledge and skills necessary to perform the functions of a Public Information Officer. Students will develop and implement communications strategies effectively to the public, fire service, and the media.
Credit Status: This course meets all the requirements of Public Information Officer defined in Chapter 7 of the NFPA 1035 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire and Life Safety Educator, Public Information officer, and Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist – 2015 Edition.
Prerequisites: Members of Ontario municipal fire department
Recommended Skills/Knowledge: Fire department experience in public education, fire prevention, or fire suppression
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Cambridge Hotel & Conference Centre, 700 Hespeler Road, Cambridge, Canada
CAD 95.00 to CAD 746.84
