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Bastille Day in France. Photo by Wikipedia Commons.
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Fire & Rescue World News

French politician opens up the possibility to exclude volunteer firefighters from a strict application of the new European Working Time Directive

On Friday April 26, 2019, the French minister of the Interior, Mr. Christophe Castaner,...
30 Apr 2019
French politician opens up the possibility to exclude volunteer firefighters from a strict application of the new European Working Time Directive
Ostrava Old Town Square by night.
Commission Europe
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Women in Fire and Rescue Services
From the President´s Office
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CTIF
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Fire, Rescue & New Challenges: CTIF Yearly Seminar
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RETEX
Technology in Fire & Rescue
International seminars

The CTIF Seminar Fire, Rescue & New Challenges 2019 - Ostrava, Czechia October 25-26

The CTIF Seminar 2019 will focus on four sub headlines: Communications, New Procedures,...
15 Mar 2019
The CTIF Seminar Fire, Rescue & New Challenges 2019 - Ostrava, Czechia October 25-26
A Portuguese firefighter fighting a wildfire. Photo by Bombeiros.pt
Commission Europe
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From the President´s Office
Volunteer Firefighters
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The CTIF Official Statement on the European Working Time Directive - and its effect on the fire services

CTIF has for a long time considered there are risks of negative impacts arising from th...
06 Mar 2019
The CTIF Official Statement on the European Working Time Directive - and its effect on the fire services
2018

2018

Warning for forest fires
Forest Fires
Rescue/Health Service
Volunteer Firefighters
Communication Group
Current Affairs in Fire & Rescue
Fire & Rescue World News

Sweden is burning - the EU rushes to aid in multiple unstoppable forest fires during hottest summer in 260 years

Four of the large fires in Sweden are un-extinguishable, says Marcus Årskog, Operations...
22 Jul 2018
Sweden is burning - the EU rushes to aid in multiple unstoppable forest fires during hottest summer in 260 years
Helicopter applying water on a forest fire in Risco Blanco on southern Gran Canaria today, Monday. Photo: Cabildo de Gran Canaria
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Natural Disasters

Heat wave over Canary Islands prompts activation of emergency plan for forest fires - here´s how they educate the public

- Never go into ravines or distant areas and never attempt to escape from the fire by m...
09 Jul 2018
Heat wave over Canary Islands prompts activation of emergency plan for forest fires - here´s how they educate the public
The rural explosion site.
Extrication & New Technology
Hazardous Materials
Rescue/Health Service
Volunteer Firefighters
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Civilian Deaths
Current Affairs in Fire & Rescue
Industrial Fires
Line of Duty Deaths

Firefighters and police died during fireworks explosion rescue operation

At least 24 people have died in a series of explosions at a fireworks factory in Mexico...
06 Jul 2018
Firefighters and police died during fireworks explosion rescue operation
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Extrication & New Technology
Hazardous Materials
Rescue/Health Service
Women in Fire and Rescue Services
Education and Training
Volunteer Firefighters
Firefighter´s Health
Lessons Learned

Are you exposing yourself to cancer risks when taking off your gear?

Wrists, neck and groin are especially high risk areas where you may need to pay extra a...
13 Mar 2018
Are you exposing yourself to cancer risks when taking off your gear?
Lac-Megantic. Photo Courtecy of Global News, Canada
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Lessons Learned

Lessons Learned in the Lac-Megantic Railway Disaster - Featured NFPA Presentation

On July 6, 2013, a runaway train composed of 72 tank cars transporting crude oil fr ...
19 Feb 2018
Lessons Learned in the Lac-Megantic Railway Disaster - Featured NFPA Presentation
Ottawa University researcher Jennifer Keir and Captain Dave Matschke.
Hazardous Materials
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Fire & Rescue World News
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Line of Duty Deaths

Groundbreaking research shows firefighters absorb harmful chemicals through skin - despite full protection

FEATURED ARTICLE: A growing body of evidence has shown firefighters have an increased r...
01 Feb 2018
Groundbreaking research shows firefighters absorb harmful chemicals through skin - despite full protection
A firefighter being interviewed by another firefighter
Extrication & New Technology
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CTIF

Learn to tell your stories of Lessons Learned on video

ALMOST EVERY FIRE HALL has somebody who is tech savvy, someone with a video camera, som...
10 Jan 2018
Learn to tell your stories of Lessons Learned on video
Four firefighters walking into the sunset
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CTIF - The Official Video

CTIF WEB TV: This is the Official Promotional Video for CTIF.
03 Jan 2018
CTIF - The Official Video
2017

2017

CTIF News Fall 2017 screenshot
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CTIF Newsletter for Fall 2017

This is the Official CTIF Newsletter for Fall 2017.
29 Dec 2017
CTIF Newsletter for Fall 2017
Slovenian flag against a blue sky
Competitions
Commission Europe
Extrication & New Technology
Fire Prevention
Fire and Rescue at Airports
Forest Fires
Hazardous Materials
History
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Youth Fire Brigades
Women in Fire and Rescue Services
From the President´s Office
Danube
Fire Investigation
Education and Training
Volunteer Firefighters
Communication Group

CTIF moves office from Stockholm to Ljubljana, Slovenia

Due to a desire to improve the service to members we have decided to move the office to...
13 Nov 2017
CTIF moves office from Stockholm to Ljubljana, Slovenia
News Newsletter 2017 - Spring
Competitions
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Fire Prevention
Fire and Rescue at Airports
Forest Fires
Hazardous Materials
History
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Youth Fire Brigades
Women in Fire and Rescue Services
From the President´s Office
Danube
Fire Investigation
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CTIF

Newsletter 2017 - Spring

07 May 2017
Newsletter 2017 - Spring
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2014