Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs

Public SafetyOntario, Canada11-50 Employees

The Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) is a professional body that represents the chief fire officers of Ontario’s 437 fire departments, overseeing the management and delivery of fire, rescue, and emergency response to the province’s 15 million residents. Its scope encompasses a mix of career, composite, and volunteer departments, reflecting Ontario’s diverse fire-service landscape and the critical leadership role chiefs play in coordinating public safety resources and standards. Based in Ajax, Ontario, the OAFC operates within the public safety industry, serving fire chiefs and related professionals across the province, with activity that includes collaborative efforts such as working groups and partnerships focused on home fire sprinklers and emergency preparedness. Recent developments include partnerships associated with fire safety education and prevention campaigns, illustrating the organization’s involvement in proactive public safety initiatives through national and local partners. The OAFC is positioned as a key coordinating and advocacy body within Ontario’s fire service ecosystem, aligning chief officers to address fire prevention, response effectiveness, and safety practices for both firefighters and the public.

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