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NEWS & EVENTS

2025 BCFTOA Conference - PENTICTON, BC

Accommodations Information

We are pleased to let you know our host hotel for our 2025 BCFTOA Conference is...
Penticton Lakeside Resort and Conference Centre
21 Lakeshore Drive | Penticton, BC | V2A 7M5

Please call (250) 493-8221 for reservations.
Please email admin@bcftoa.com for the reservation link to book at the resort.

Hands on Training Weekend

Join us for the Hands-On Training Weekend on May 10 & 11, 2025, hosted by BCFTOA. This exciting weekend promises immersive learning experiences, practical skills development, and networking opportunities for professionals and enthusiasts alike. Don't miss out on this unique chance to enhance your knowledge and connect with others in your field!

Educational Conference

BCFTOA Educational Conference from May 12-15, 2025, in Penticton, BC. This event will bring together experts and enthusiasts for a series of training sessions and networking opportunities. Don't miss out on this chance to expand your knowledge and connect with like-minded professionals in a beautiful setting.

Host a Conference

YOU CAN HOST THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The BCFTOA executive encourages member departments to consider hosting the annual conference in your community or in conjunction with other fire departments in your region.

Contact us for more information at admin@bcftoa.com

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Become a member of the BC Fire Training Officers Association

The British Columbia Fire Training Officers Association, more commonly referred as the BCFTOA, is dedicated to gathering information on training standards and providing this information to fire departments so they may effectively and safely train their members. In a world of ever changing standards and regulations, this organization provides fire departments with the most current, up-to-date course information and training requirements. The BCFTOA will help develop, and support the work of those leaders and organizations in order that they may best provide training for members and affiliated Associations.

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Our Mission Statement

Pursue the highest standard of leadership, education and support for its members and our affiliated organizations.

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Our Values

Honesty and integrity, ethical behaviour, fiscal responsibilities, excellence and service to our members.

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We Promote

Well trained fire fighter communities, Fire Fighter safety, Training Officer development, legislation that supports our doctrine, adequate funding for our communities.

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BCFTOA

PO Box 415,
Parksville BC,
V9P 2G5
Canada

Tel: 250.586.7717 or 250.228.8834