Annual Canadian Luncheon
Cafeh! Canada at the NFPA Conference & Expo® in Las Vegas
Please join us at our annual Canadian Luncheon. The complimentary lunch provides an opportunity to make new connections and to catch up with Canadian colleagues.
Cafeh! Canada reaches capacity, so please reserve your spot early.
Presented by Molly Orphin - Harding Fire Protection Systems
After nearly nine years in the fire protection industry — and a career spent building events and communities — I’m incredibly proud to announce the first Women in Fire Protection event!
Thursday October 1, 2026
3PM – 7PM
Location – To be Announced (in the GTA)
Free to join
I am deeply passionate about our industry and what it can become when we create space for each other. My goal for this event is to foster industry growth, build community, and offer a safe, inclusive environment where real conversations happen and we learn from each other’s experiences.
This event is for every woman in our industry, at every level: students, suppliers, consultants, contractors, technicians, engineers, project managers, and educators.
On October 1, expect an afternoon built around connection, learning, and celebration, featuring:
- a moderated panel conversation
- networking and community building
- great food and drinks
- sponsorship opportunities for organizations committed to supporting women in the industry
More details — including venue, speakers, and the RSVP link — will be shared soon!
October 22–24, 2026
FSWO 2026 Annual Training Symposium - Building Leaders, Driving Change
Fire and Emergency Services Training Institute (FESTI), Toronto
Trade Show: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Every year, Fire Service Women Ontario (FSWO) hosts a dynamic Training Symposium in a new city, uniting fire service professionals from across Canada and the United States. The 2026 Symposium at FESTI will deliver an exceptional lineup of hands-on training (HOT) practical sessions, engaging in-class workshops, and inspiring keynote presentations designed to elevate skills and strengthen leadership across the fire service.
This event offers a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and grow—whether you’re in suppression, fire prevention, communications, training, or a fire program student. Attendees will gain insights into cutting-edge advancements, explore innovative approaches to fire safety, and participate in discussions that foster inclusion, collaboration, and professional excellence.
A call for session proposals will open in early 2026, inviting instructors and subject-matter experts to share their knowledge, showcase innovation, and contribute to the professional development of the fire service community.
The 2026 Symposium will also feature exciting sponsorship opportunities and a Trade Show on Thursday, October 22, where industry partners can connect directly with fire service leaders, instructors, and front-line professionals. Sponsors and exhibitors benefit from:
- Exclusive visibility and brand exposure among a national audience of engaged professionals
- Networking opportunities with decision-makers, chiefs, and training officers
- Alignment with FSWO’s mission to Educate, Encourage, and Empower women and allies in the fire service
- Recognition through event signage, digital promotions, social media, and delegate materials
For questions, please contact symposium@fswo.ca.
Join us at FESTI in Toronto as we continue to Educate, Encourage, and Empower the fire service community.
Canadian Fire Engineering Summit
Tuesday November 3, 2026
Location: Hazelton Manor
99 Peelar Rd, Vaughan, ON L4K 1A3
The 2026 Canadian Fire Engineering Summit is expected to attract all major stakeholders in the fire protection industry in Canada and will be one of the largest events of its kind. Last year’s event was a full house with overwhelmingly positive feedback from attendees. Created and organized by the Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA), Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), Canada Branch, and Society of Fire Protection Engineers, Southern Ontario Chapter (SFPE-SOC) collaboratively, it is an event not to be missed in Canada.
Membership in these 3 organizations covers the entire fire protection industry spectrum, including Fire Chiefs and Fire Prevention Officers, Fire Protection Engineers/Architects, insurance companies, system manufacturers, national testing agencies (ULC, CSA, ETL, FM, etc.), Commercial Property Owners and Managers, and Fire Protection Contractors. It is expected to be well-attended, all from this important and niche sector.
This whole-day in-person (or live online) event will consist of keynote speakers and panels on timely topics related to fire engineering in Canada. There will also be exhibit booths at the Summit, providing excellent opportunities for manufacturers, contractors and consultants to showcase their products and services. The dinner reception is a chance to mingle with the speakers, panelist and organizers over a delicious meal and drink. This is a rare opportunity to network with all industry peers in attendance.
Camp Molly is a free, 4-day camp dedicated to inspiring young female and non-binary youth aged 15 to 18 by showcasing firefighting as a viable and rewarding career. Honoring Molly Williams, North America’s first known female and first known black firefighter, the program was launched in 2019 in the Halton Region with substantial support from charities and businesses. Its success has led to expansion across Canada, including Quebec, Saskatchewan, and two Indigenous camps in 2024. The program offers comprehensive training in fire suppression, auto extrication, firefighter survival, and more. With around 35 campers per session, over 400 youths will benefit each year, each concluding with a ceremonial graduation.
Visit this link for 2026 Dates!