NEWS & EVENTS

2023 BCFTOA Conference - VANCOUVER, BC

Accommodations Information

We are happy to announce our host hotel is the Delta Hotel Burnaby Conference Centre, 4331 Dominion Street, Burnaby, BC. We have a number of rooms block booked for attendee and reservations are on a first come first serve basis. Please let them know you are attending the 2023 BCFTOA Conference. Call 1-800-268-1133.

Hands on Training Weekend

May 13 & 14, 2023
We are excited to publish the HOT Weekend and Educational Conference Schedule. Check out our conference page for details.

Educational Conference

May 15-18, 2023

We have our 2023 Conference Schedule available on our conference page. Check it out.

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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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