Announcements

City of Woodstock Welcomes New Training Officer!

Fire Chief Scott Tegler is pleased to announce that Brian Arnold has accepted the position of Fire Training Officer with the City of Woodstock Fire Department.

Brian was previously a firefighter with Toronto Fire Services, formerly Etobicoke Fire Department. Brian has been employed as a qualified Training Instructor with the London Fire Department for the past five years. Brian is an OFM Certified Career Fire fighter and Training Officer. Brian holds the professional designations of AEMCA, TIFireE, CMM I and is enrolled in the Diploma in Public Administration program through the University of Western Ontario.

Brian is a welcomed addition to the city of Woodstock Fire Department and begins his new role November 16, 2009.

DNRC Information Bulletin

An Information Bulletin has been developed to provide an opportunity to review key points from the updated Do Not Resuscitate Confirmation Form (DNRC). This form directs the practice of paramedics and firefighters after February 1, 2008 in situations where a DNR order is part of a patient's treatment plan.

Enquiries about the Information Bulletin should be directed to Gay Saunders, Office of the Fire Marshal. She can be reached at 416-325-0942 or by email at Gay.Saunders@ontario.ca

Please download the information bulletin by clicking here.
To view the FAQs, please click here.

Enbridge Natural Gas Awareness Training

If you have a need for Enbridge to provide Natural Gas Awareness training on the most current policies and procedures, please contact Jay Card by e-mail at jay.card@enbridge.com or call 647-519-3073. You may also contact Don Harrison via email at Don.Harrison@Enbridge.com or by calling at 416-526-7093. Please do not contact the OAFTO.

News:

2009 OAFTO Executive Nominations

The current nominations are as follows:

1st Vice: Mike Gamba nominator Ted Morrison
3rd Vice: Al Brody nominator Mike Gamba
3rd Vice: Craig Dart nominator Bill Brown
Secretary: Doug Ede nominator Clint Long
The nominations close on Saturday 22 August 2009, 30 days before the Monday, 21 September 2009 meeting. This is as per the OAFTO Constitution, Section 28, which reads:

"Nominations for the officers of the Association shall be received and posted on the OAFTO web site no later than 30 days prior to the fall seminar.

A) In even numbered years nominations shall be held for the position of President, 2nd Vice President and Treasurer.

B) In odd numbered years the nominations shall be held for the positions of 1st Vice President, 3rd Vice President and Secretary.

Nominations shall be submitted in writing to the secretary by mail or e-mail. The secretary shall confirm the nomination by contacting both the nominator and candidate. A member may be a candidate for only one office."

Please forward all nominations to Doug Ede at DEde@cityofkingston.ca

Elections for 2008

Motion to Nominate Norm Sherboneau for Treasurer:
Motion moved by: Silvio DaSilva
2nd: Larry Jones

Motion to Nominate Jim Allen for 2nd Vice
Motion moved by: Garry Hobson
2nd: Silvio DaSilva

Motion to Nominate Ted Morrison for President
Motion moved by: Norm Booth
2nd: Mike Stenzel

Section 28. Nominations for the officers of the Association shall be received and posted on the OAFTO web site no later than 30 days prior to the fall seminar.
A) In even numbered years nominations shall be held for the position of President, 2nd Vice President and Treasurer.
B) In odd numbered years the nominations shall be held for the positions of 1st Vice President, 3rd Vice President and Secretary.


Nominations shall be submitted in writing to the secretary by mail or e-mail. The secretary shall confirm the nomination by contacting both the nominator and candidate. A member may be a candidate for only one office.

OAFTO Proposed Constitution Changes 2008

Sections #39 & 40

Below is the current Section in the constitution

Section 39 The executive board members shall receive the following annual Meeting & Travel Expenses specified:
-President $800.00
-1st vice-president $500.00
-2nd vice-president $500.00
-3rd vice-president $500.00
-Treasurer $600.00
-Secretary $600.00
The Meeting & Travel Expenses shall be paid at the fall meeting for the current year.
When an office has been held by more than one member or has been vacant for a period during the course of the year, the Meeting & Travel Expenses shall be paid on a monthly pro-rated basis.

Proposed changes are noted for Section in red italics.

Section 39 The executive board members shall receive the following annual Meeting & Travel Expenses specified:

The Meeting & Travel Expenses shall be paid at the fall meeting for the current year.

When an office has been held by more than one member or has been vacant for a period during the course of the year, the Meeting & Travel Expenses shall be paid on a monthly pro-rated basis.

Below is the current Section in the constitution

Section 40. All members elected or selected to represent the Association at any convention, seminar, meeting or any Association business, with the exception of the Annual OAFTO/OAFC Education Conference shall be allowed expenses as follows:

Proposed changes for Section 40 are noted in red italics

Section 40. All members elected or selected to represent the Association at any convention, seminar, meeting or any Association business, with the exception of the Annual OAFTO/OAFC Education Conference shall be allowed expenses as follows: