About the OAFC
The Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs' mission is to lead innovation and excellence in public and life safety. To achieve this, we provide a recognized, authoritative voice for all matters relating to the management and delivery of fire and emergency services in Ontario. We work cooperatively with the provincial government, key stakeholders, and other organizations to promote excellence and innovation in the areas of education and training, legislation and public policy, fire and membership services. We are the trusted advisor to the provincial government, key stakeholders and media on matters relating to public and firefighter safety.
The Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs represents the chief fire officers of the 441 municipal fire departments in the Province of Ontario. These chief officers are ultimately responsible, by statute, for the management and delivery of fire, rescue, and emergency response to the 14.5 million residents of Ontario.
The 441 fire departments are divided into 32 career fire departments, 215 composite fire departments and 194 volunteer fire departments. There are 30,966 firefighters in Ontario including 18,772 volunteer firefighters, 11,574 career firefighters, and 620 part time firefighters.
OAFC Vision and Mission Statement
The Vision of the OAFC is "Inspiring and influencing a safer Ontario" and our Mission Statement is "Leading innovation and excellence in public and life safety".
We achieve this by:
Sound, responsible leadership
A respected, recognized public safety profile
Effective communication and advocacy
A broad-based membership
Contemporary education and professional programs
An internationally renowned Conference and Trade Show
A "Can Do" approach that builds stakeholder enthusiasm and trust