CTIF Forest Fire Commission Meeting – Brussels, 27–30 April 2026

The CTIF Forest Fire Commission will convene in Brussels from 27 to 30 April 2026 for a three‑day program combining operational updates, expert presentations, guided visits, and strategic discussions on future CTIF initiatives. Delegates from across Europe are warmly invited to participate.

Day 1 – Arrival in Brussels

Monday, 27 April 2026

Participants arrive in Brussels and check in at their hotel. Optional informal networking and dinner will be available for those arriving early and wishing to connect ahead of the main meeting.

Day 2 – Main Meeting

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 – Brussels

Morning Session

08:30 – 09:00   Arrival of the delegation

CTIF Forest Fire Commission – Session I

09:00 – 10:30

• 09:00 – 09:20 | Opening Remarks & Welcome
• 09:20 – 09:40 | Member State Updates
• 09:40 – 10:00 | Operational Challenges 2025 – Greece
• 10:00 – 10:20 | Smoke Toxicity in Operations – France
• 10:20 – 10:30 | Discussion & Wrap‑up

10:30 – 12:00

Presentation by SAFE Brussels   Guided tour of the crisis rooms

12:00 – 13:30 – Lunch

Brasserie de la Presse   100 Rue Royale Tel: +32 220 150 85

Afternoon Session

13:30 – 14:00   Return & informal discussions

CTIF Forest Fire Commission – Session II

14:00 – 17:00

• 14:00 – 14:40 | Forest Fire Training in Italy – Belgium
• 14:40 – 15:20 | SIOEN
• 15:20 – 16:00 | MOSMART
• 16:00 – 16:40 | PERIMETER SOLUTIONS
• 16:40 – 17:00 | Future CTIF Initiatives – Final Discussion & Conclusions

17:00   End of meeting

• Return of badges
• Return to hotel

Day 3 – Visit to ERCC

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 – Brussels

Morning Session

08:30 – 09:00   Arrival of delegation

09:00 – 14:00   Visit to the Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC)   Includes presentations and a guided tour

Day 4 – Departure

Thursday, 30 April 2026

Departure of participants