Become a member

The Ontario Hazardous Materials Responders Association (OHMRA) was incorporated as a Not-for-Profit organization in September of 2018 

The mission statement for the association is ….

             “To develop and promote hazardous materials responder’s professional competencies and industry best practices, for all emergency services, through education, cooperation, communication and collaboration.”

Interested persons who wish to become a member of the association are those that are involved in response to Hazardous Material / CBRNE Incidents. Most members are Emergency First Responders, working at some time in their career for EMS, Fire or Police. They also may be a Designated Officer (as required by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care), a Spill Response Contractor, an Industry In-House Response team, a Hazmat Response Training Institute, and other related fields.

Completing the application will require you to provide personal details as well as payment information (including payment method, correct Postal code for credit card owner and email address for billing receipt)

Cost of the membership will be $30.00 per year, with annual automatic renewals, (following an email prior to the renewal date).

You must also share a common interest in the intent of the OHMRA’s mission statement. 

As a member you will be able to attend the OHMRA meetings and each will be allowed one vote to assist in directing and operating OHMRA. You will also be allowed to attend the training sessions held on scheduled meeting dates. Snacks and drinks will be provided at the association meetings.

As an OHMRA Member, you will have access to the complete membership list. This will allow networking with other members, so you may share/review policies and procedures, equipment purchases, etc.

Various forums and a blogs will be available to members via the web site and social media, so that you can discuss items of interest.

OHMRA Members will be allowed a discount on future Symposiums, Conferences and other costed training sessions.

OHMRA Members will receive email blast on any current topics, which should be shared amongst Emergency First Responders.

If you feel you meet the above requirements for membership, please register using the New Member Registration button below . Once completed, you will receive an email asking for confirmation. Access to this OHMRA account only allows you to review your personal and payment details.

Please be aware that each application is subject to review by the OHMRA Executive and can be denied with an Explanation and full refund.  If your application is successfully processed and within 5 business days, an email will be sent to you, with an additional temporary password, to access the member side of the website.

Upon receipt of a written request from a current member, a full copy of OHMRA’s Constitution and Bylaws will be sent electronically 

Thank You,

Rick Brown

OHMRA Chair

905-975-2443

rick@ohmra.ca