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Youth Fire Brigade Meeting in Vienna in 2024
19 Nov 2024

Inspiring young people to join the fire service: CTIF Youth Fire Brigade Commission in Vienna 2024

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Inspiring young people to join the fire service and providing them with high-quality training is the goal of the International Youth Leaders Commission of the CTIF (Comité Technique International de Prévention et d'Extinction du Feu). 

Participants from 18 nations attended the conference in Vienna, where I (*Ernst Woller) had the privilege of welcoming them at City Hall and congratulating them on their valuable work. On this occasion, I once again emphasized that safety is a top priority in Vienna and plays a significant role in the city’s high quality of life.

The Youth Leaders Commission was established to promote and coordinate the interests of youth fire brigades on an international level. It regularly organizes international competitions and events where young firefighters can demonstrate their skills and knowledge across various disciplines.

These events include the International Youth Firefighting Competitions, held every two years, which serve as a platform for the exchange of experiences and knowledge among young firefighters worldwide.

A heartfelt thanks to Senior Fire Officer Thomas Hebelka of the Vienna State Fire Brigade Association for his dedication in this field and for organizing this meeting.

Ernst Woller