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The International Association of Fire Services

The CTIF ("Comité Technique International de prevention et d'extinction de Feu") brings together the people and resources you need to succeed in a data-powered world.

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The dry, gusty Santa Ana trade winds have historically affected the LA region's fire situation for d...

The Santa Ana winds, known for their hot, dry, and gusty nature, have historically played a significant role in Southern California's wildfire activity. These strong, dry winds originate from high-pressure systems over the Great Basin.
17 Jan 2025
The dry, gusty Santa Ana trade winds have historically affected the LA region's fire situation for decades or more
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SoCal fire situation turns political - as recent data indicate the LAFD is severely understaffed

Conspiracy theories on how the LA Fires started and arguments for politically motivated economic restrictions on disaster relief are now emerging in the media in the US. At the same time, research shows that the LAFD is understaffed.
17 Jan 2025
SoCal fire situation turns political - as recent data indicate the LAFD is severely understaffed
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Official investigations into why the LA wildfires started are now initiated

Human origins likely: Neglected power lines, arson or fireworks in the mountains above LA are the main theories being investigated. Resident allegations claim inadequate maintenance of electrical infrastructure may have led to sparks igniting the fires.
16 Jan 2025
Official investigations into why the LA wildfires started are now initiated

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Roman Sykora, Secretary General in CTIF, and Milan Dubravac, President of CTIF, at the European Summit of Firefighters in Brussels in November.

CTIF will be the voice of a new firefighters association with the power to influence EU politics - E...

Representatives from 21 countries participated in the meeting which was a follow up meeting was foll...
11 Nov 2024
CTIF will be the voice of a new firefighters association with the power to influence EU politics - European Firefighters Summit in Brussels November 2024

CTIF ISO 17840 Standard:

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Road Rescue: Learn to identify the energy source! It  could mean the difference between a safe operation or an unexpected explosion, gas leak, fire plume or electrocution.  Learn about ISO 17840 -  the new standard for firefighters, by firefighters. 

Youth Leader Commission

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Fire Statistics

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As seen in the picture from left to right: Peter Wagner (CTIF Center of Fire Statistics), Jana Fialova (Director of Fire Museum and Library), Iveta Krpalkova (Head of the archive), and Harald Herweg (CTIF Center of Fire Statistics).

The CTIF Centre for Fire Statistics significantly contributed to the Fire Brigade Museum in Pribysla...

These books and journals came from their own collection. There, they had served for many years as va...
02 Sep 2024
The CTIF Centre for Fire Statistics significantly contributed to the Fire Brigade Museum in Pribyslav by donating an extensive collection of books and journals, enhancing the museum resources

Delegates Assembly 2024 in Oslo

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About CTIF

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CTIF welcomes professionals and volunteers like you from around the world. 

Founded in Paris, France the year 1900, CTIF is the oldest international fire service association and the only organization of its kind where career firefighters and volunteers can meet as equals.

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CTIF Delegates Assembly in 2019

Membership in CTIF opens the door to exchange of knowledge with like minded around the world.

All levels of members can apply to get involved in our Commissions and Work Groups. CTIF offers networking meetings seminars and large bi-yearly sports games.

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CTIF currently has 40 national (Ordinary) members. 

The CTIF is made up by Ordinary Members (Member Countries) who send representatives once per year to the CTIF Delegates Assembly, to vote on important issues and to elect representatives for the CTIF Executive Committee.

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Associate Members of CTIF get access to a worldwide organisation and a great network. 

Our Associate Membership Program allows businesses and their representatives to join the CTIF work, offer their expertise and get exposure in CTIF events and media.

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