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2022

2022

Photo Credit: (Cover Photo Above) Public Domain Photo from the US National Archives Title: Firefighters in Colorado Production Date: 01/08/2009 Photographer Name: Michael Rieger

How much are forest fires in themselves driving climate change? And how should firefighting resource...

Should communities put their increasing climate budgets into extinguishing or preventio...

How much are forest fires in themselves driving climate change? And how should firefighting resources be best spent from a CO2 perspective?

Drone shot of the high rise building in the Bronx which caught fire on January 9th. Photo by the New York Fire Department.

Smoke inhalation killed 19 people when door was left open in Bronx high rise fire

Up to 200 firefighters allegedly responded to the alarm. Firefighters found victims in ...

Smoke inhalation killed 19 people when door was left open in Bronx high rise fire

CTIF Holiday Card 2021

CTIF Newsletter: A summary of the past year - Stay Safe in 2022!

Dear colleagues, during 2020-21, CTIF´s activities were strongly influenced by a worldw...

CTIF Newsletter: A summary of the past year - Stay Safe in 2022!

Large plumes of smoke are visible over Superior, CO around 2:00 PM MST, as seen from State Highway 128 near Indiana St, looking north. Date 30 December, 2021. Author Tristantech

Devastating wildfire in Colorado, six feet of snow in California, Alaska heat record and ice storm

Extreme weather continued to plague the north western parts of the United States betwee...

Devastating wildfire in Colorado, six feet of snow in California, Alaska heat record and ice storm

Picture of the huge straw Yule goat in Gefle Sweden. Wikipedia Commons License. The picture was taken at noon december 21, 2009. Date 21 December 2009 Source Own work Author Tony Nordin

Man arrested after decades of mysterious "Yule Goat" arson fires

The statue is made from natural straw on a steel frame and is highly flammable. The fir...

Man arrested after decades of mysterious "Yule Goat" arson fires

2021

2021

Picture: Henry Donati/Department for International Development Date 24 November 2013, 10:18 Source A few palm trees remain standing amid the destruction caused by Typhoon Haiyan in the city of Tacloban, Philippines

Hundreds of thousands affected by extreme weather events around the globe in December

375 people have been confirmed dead after typhoon Rai struck the Philippines the week b...

Hundreds of thousands affected by extreme weather events around the globe in December

Hydrogen response training

HyResponder training package on the e-Platform

There is a threefold approach to training in HyResponder: educational training, operati...

HyResponder training package on the e-Platform

CTIF Holiday Card 2021

December newsletter - German

December newsletter - German

CTIF Holiday Card 2021

December 2021 Newsletter - French

December 2021 Newsletter - French

Nakanoshima Skyscrapers in 201407 001.jpg Wikipedia Commons License. Created on 16 July 2014, 10:06:16

27 dead in fire in Osaka - Arson suspected

Of the 28 people who were directly affected by the fire, 27 showed no signs of life, ac...

27 dead in fire in Osaka - Arson suspected

A historic storm system devastated Western Kentucky. Ken Heron and Senator Westerfield filmed the aftermath.

Tornados killed a hundred or more in the US - close to 100 000 people without power for weeks

More than 50 tornadoes have devastated entire communities in six US states.The hope of ...

Tornados killed a hundred or more in the US - close to 100 000 people without power for weeks

Photo of the burning ship by the Swedish Coast Guard

Burning ship towed to the Port of Gothenburg - despite concerns of hazardous leaks and possible expl...

The decision was made despite the Port of Gothenburg recommending other alternatives. ...

Burning ship towed to the Port of Gothenburg - despite concerns of hazardous leaks and possible explosions

Volcanic eruption on La Palma. Photo by Pixabay

Better monitoring systems for volcanic activity offers more time to prepare evacuation

The early alert on La Palmas made it possible to evacuate residents in the immediate ar...

Better monitoring systems for volcanic activity offers more time to prepare evacuation

Photo provided by the Swedish Coast Guard

Bulk carrier ship with 40,000 m2 of timber caught fire off the Swedish coast

One large consideration is the large amount of fuel carried on the cargo ship, which co...

Bulk carrier ship with 40,000 m2 of timber caught fire off the Swedish coast

An electric bus on display at UITP´s exhibition Busworld.

CTIF renews Memorandum of Understanding with UITP

The Memorandum of Understanding between the International Public Transport Association...

CTIF renews Memorandum of Understanding with UITP

CTIF president Milan Dubravac (Left) CTIF Secretary Neza Strmole (middle) and CTIF General Secretary Roman Sykora (right)

2021 - A challenging year in review - by CTIF President Milan Dubravac

Dear colleagues: During 2020 and 2021, CTIF activities were strongly influenced by a wo...

2021 - A challenging year in review - by CTIF President Milan Dubravac

The Listvyazhnaya mine in Siberia, where over 50 people died in a methane explosion on Thursday. Screenshot from a video provided by the Russian Rescue Authorities.

Methane explosion killed dozens of workers and three rescuers in Siberian coal mine

A total of 239 people, were evacuated successfully. 11 miners and three rescuers died w...

Methane explosion killed dozens of workers and three rescuers in Siberian coal mine

Cover Photo (Above) Screenshot of the ITV News video on YouTube, featured below.

Falling trees kills three people in UK - 100 000 without power from Storm Arwen

Hundreds of thousands of households have lost power, while the storm has led to major t...

Falling trees kills three people in UK - 100 000 without power from Storm Arwen

Screenshot from a YouTube video from the Sun, featured below.

46 people dead in a bus accident in Bulgaria

At least seven injured people have been taken to hospital in the capital Sofia. Accordi...

46 people dead in a bus accident in Bulgaria

Heathrow BA airplane and airport firefighting truck. Photo credit: Wikipedia License. British Airways Boeing 767-300 landing on the No4 fire tender which was on its way to a call Kuwait A300 on rwy 027L. Date 11 February 2014, 11:28 Source G-BNWBFIRETENDER11022014LHR Author John Taggart from Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex

News from CTIF Commission for Firefighting at Airports - October virtual meeting

A summary from the Commission´s meeting in October, 2021.

News from CTIF Commission for Firefighting at Airports - October virtual meeting

Much of Large parts of the town of Princeton, B.C., was under water on Monday. Photo by Misty Oceanna

Extreme weather hit Western Canada for the second time this year

300 people stuck in mudslides were rescued by helicopter. BC has been hit by major floo...

Extreme weather hit Western Canada for the second time this year

Cover page of "Pre-incident planning of fires in underground hard rock mines: old and new risks"

New research paper on mitigating the risks in underground fires

Fires in underground mines may pose a challenge to fire and rescue personnel where the ...

New research paper on mitigating the risks in underground fires

Map of Sierra Leone.

98 dead in tank truck explosion in Sierra Leone

The tanker collided with another truck as it was pulling into a gas station near a busy...

98 dead in tank truck explosion in Sierra Leone

The History Commission of CTIF as of November 2021.

The CTIF History Commission met physically four days in Balatonföldvár, Hungary

The Chairs of the commission and study groups welcomed 83 participants from 14 nations....

The CTIF History Commission met physically four days in Balatonföldvár, Hungary

Rescue efforts in the aftermath of the cave collapse which killed nine Brazilian firefighters during an exercise on October 31st. Photo: Bomberos de Sao Paulo

Nine firefighters died in a cave collapse during training drill

26 firefighters were in the cave when the accident occurred. Many of the victims were t...

Nine firefighters died in a cave collapse during training drill

Canadian Flag

Welcome to CTIF Canada!

Canada joins through the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, CAFC. Canada was voted in...

Welcome to CTIF Canada!

Two female Swedish firefighters. Photo: KIRTJ.se

An overview of CTIF´s Commissions and Activities

CTIF is one of the few international organisations that have survived two world wars, a...

An overview of CTIF´s Commissions and Activities

One wrench bullying four small wrenches. Photo: PH Sphere, Wikipedia Commons License.

CTIF adopts official Code of Conduct document against harassment and bullying

Fire and rescue is about safety - Fire services need to be safe also for our employees ...

CTIF adopts official Code of Conduct document against harassment and bullying

Delegates Assembly 2021 in Marseille. To the right, CTIF´s new vice president Yvonne Näsman, from Sweden. Photo: Björn Ulfsson / CTIF

CTIF performed hybrid Delegates Assembly with physical and virtual attendance

The DA voted in a new vice president, Yvonne Näsman, Sweden. CTIF also welcomes Canada ...

CTIF performed hybrid Delegates Assembly with physical and virtual attendance

Buffet dinner invitation

Information for the 19:30 Gala Dinner tonight for all registered Delegates

Dear CTIF Delegates, please see the graphic map how to find your way to the CTIF Gala...

Information for the 19:30 Gala Dinner tonight for all registered Delegates

Military band at the opening of the French Congress for firefighters. Photo: Bjorn Ulfsson / CTIF

The French Firefighters Congress In Marseille has started with Pomp and Circumstance

Today Wednesday the French Congress for firefighters opened with a large audience, a mi...

The French Firefighters Congress In Marseille has started with Pomp and Circumstance

The CTIF associate Members meeting on Zoom October 7.

CTIF starts networking meetings online with Associate Members

CTIFs corporate Associate Members are an important source of knowledge and experience ...

CTIF starts networking meetings online with Associate Members

The front entrance to Park Chanot in Marseille

Delegates Assembly in Marseille - Detailed information about the week

CTIF France will arrange transport from the Marseille-Provence airport to the hotel. Pl...

Delegates Assembly in Marseille - Detailed information about the week

Flooding in Aidlingen on 15.05.2009. Photo: Wikipedia Commons

CFPA Europe is looking for input from CTIF members on two new Fire Safety Recommendations

The most urgent deadline for comments is already this Friday, October 8th.

CFPA Europe is looking for input from CTIF members on two new Fire Safety Recommendations

A clinician helping a COVID-19 patient with an oxygen mask in a hospital in Iran. Photo: Wikipedia Commons

Hundreds of patients killed in hospital fires due to accidents with oxygen during the pandemic

According to the JRC, around 50 oxygen fires have occurred around the world during the ...

Hundreds of patients killed in hospital fires due to accidents with oxygen during the pandemic

The participants of the Monday 27 Commission Meeting for CTIF Women in Fire & Rescue.

The CTIF Commission for Women in Fire & Rescue discussed transgender issues at monthly meeting

The main speakers were Acting District Chief Sofie Lasiuk from the Toronto Fire Service...

The CTIF Commission for Women in Fire & Rescue discussed transgender issues at monthly meeting

Övre Husarbygatan in central Gothenburg where the explosion occurred September 28th, 2021. Photo: Wikipedia Commons

Explosion and multiple fires in central Gothenburg

According to local police, the explosion was not an accident. 140 people people have ...

Explosion and multiple fires in central Gothenburg

Lava fountain and molten lava flow at Piton de la Fournaise volcano on the island of Reunion on 4 January 2010. Photo: Wikipedia Commons.

Thousands of residents evacuated after volcanic eruptions on La Palma, Canary Islands

Around 6,000 people have been evacuated and hundreds of homes have been destroyed by la...

Thousands of residents evacuated after volcanic eruptions on La Palma, Canary Islands

The Elie tornado as it was approaching the town of Elie, Manitoba, during the late afternoon/early evening hours of June 22, 2007. Photo: Wikipedia

Extreme weather is costing billions - and the costs are expected to keep increasing

The number of category 3 - 5 hurricanes or cyclones has increased over the past forty y...

Extreme weather is costing billions - and the costs are expected to keep increasing

US - Canada heatwave map July 2021. Illustration by the European Space Agency

After the heatwave that killed 800 - BC hires hundreds of new paramedics

A severely understaffed ambulance system had thousands of residents wait for up to seve...

After the heatwave that killed 800 - BC hires hundreds of new paramedics