CTIF Fire & Rescue News

14/10/2026

The meeting of the CTIF Hazmat Commission in CERN Switzerland has started.

Delegates from 13 countries are present.

13/10/2026

From the opening of the meeting of the Fire Prevention Commission in the city of Prague, Czech Republic- representing seven entities and thirteen members.

07/10/2026

The International Committee for the Prevention and Combat of Fire (CTIF) Historical Committee Meeting has commenced. The meeting aims to discuss current issues and actions in the respective member countries.
The meeting was welcomed by the Director of the Central Fire Museum, Mr. Artur Luzar.
The official opening of the CTIF Conference will take place today at 5:30 PM
CTIF Fire & Rescue News

07/10/2026

From the start of the 29th meeting of the History Commission in Myslowice ( near Katowice) in Poland.11 countries in the meeting and 20 delegates.

Tomorrow we have the 33rd Conference of the International Study group for the history of Fire service and Fire Protectiin at the CTIF on the subject of " Diversity & Inclusion in the fire service - women & marginalised groups".

We will be back with more details and photos.

01/10/2026

From the start of the annual meeting of the CTIF Commission for Voluntary Firefighters in Lakitelek, Hungary

23/09/2026

The Sedins at Fire Rescue Canada 2026: ”Helmets, Hoses, and Hockey”: Leadership and Community Crossroads

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 —

As part of Wednesday morning’s schedule of CAFC’s four day conference Fire Rescue Canada 2026, the plenary panel discussion ”Helmets, Hoses, and Hockey” brought together leaders from public safety and professional sports to explore shared principles in teamwork, crisis management, and community engagement.

The panel discussion was moderated by the newly elected CAFC President Chief Paul Boissonneault.

The session highlighted parallel insights from the fire service and executive sports leadership, focusing on how both sectors build resilient teams and serve their communities.

Featured speakers for the panel include:

Fire Chief Bryce Luker of East Hawkesbury

Daniel Sedin, Co-President of Hockey Operations for the Vancouver Canucks

Henrik Sedin, Co-President of Hockey Operations for the Vancouver Canucks

Tim Hinchey, Chief Revenue Officer for the Vancouver Canucks

21/09/2026

The 4 day conference ’Fire Rescue Canada 2026’ with Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) members from all over Canada has just started with a panel discussion on how fire departments handled the FIFA event this summer. Speakers were Vancouver assistant Chief Daniel Cochraine. Operations Commander John Davison, Toronto Fire Services. Moderated by CAFC president Chief Ken McMullen.

This was followed by Craig Oldham from the Canadian Government Operations Center for Public Safety speaking on how the center works across all of the Canadian provinces, particularly in regards to forest fires.

11/09/2026

11/09/2026