News Archive

2022

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau photographed while deliversíng a message to the nation on Canada Day in 2021. Photo by Wikipedia

National emergency in Canada over nationwide illegal blockades

After multiple assault weapons and body armors were found at one of the many illegal border crossing...

National emergency in Canada over nationwide illegal blockades

Two commuter trains near Munich collided - One dead, 14 people injured

At least 14 people have been injured. Around 80 people have been medically examined and were able to...

Two commuter trains near Munich collided - One dead, 14 people injured

Photo: A bushfire at Llanilo, western Sydney, 2016. (Twitter: @FRNSW)

Bushfire season has started in Australia - firefighters died on duty

About 1,000 firefighters have been managing four fires which were raised to an emergency risk level...

Bushfire season has started in Australia - firefighters died on duty

Anti vaccine mandate protestors on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada, in the beginning of February, 2022. Photo: Wikipedia

Paris and Brussels put bans in place to stop Canadian-inspired copycat trucker convoy in its tracks

Convoys have been organising online and seem to be coming from various political and ideological bac...

Paris and Brussels put bans in place to stop Canadian-inspired copycat trucker convoy in its tracks

Covid passport crossed out by a blue X. Illustration by Pixabay.com, edited by CTIF.org.

Europe and the US are easing up pandemic restrictions - but some countries keep their mandates in p...

In England face masks will no longer be mandatory in public places and schools and COVID-19 passport...

Europe and the US are easing up pandemic restrictions - but some countries keep their mandates in place

Grenfell Tower in London before the 2009 renovation. Photo: Wikipedia

Second phase of Grenfell inquiry: "There will be a major fire" - civil servant foretold the tragedy

A UK senior civil servant is said to have uttered a warning that “there is going to be a major fire”...

Second phase of Grenfell inquiry: "There will be a major fire" - civil servant foretold the tragedy

Freedom Convoy lined up on Wellington Street in Ottawa on January 28, 2022. Photo: Wikipedia

Ottawa declares State of Emergency as anti-covid demonstrations turn volatile

While Germany has already experienced demonstrations since the beginning of January, thousands of p...

Ottawa declares State of Emergency as anti-covid demonstrations turn volatile

A weather map of Storm Malik as it was pulling in over Scotland at the end of January, 2022.

Powerful storms hit Europe and the Americas - Storm Malik killed at least 4

The last week of January continued the stormy trend from late 2021: Storm Malik killed 4 people in E...

Powerful storms hit Europe and the Americas - Storm Malik killed at least 4

Apartment tower twice as high as Grenfell planned in London - with one single staircase

The London Fire Brigade has serious concerns about the single staircase planned in the 170 meter res...

Apartment tower twice as high as Grenfell planned in London - with one single staircase

The CTIF Extrication & New Technology Commission

Mikko Saastamoinen new Commission Chair for Extrication and New Technology from 2022

The first meeting under the new leadership was held on Tuesday, January 25th. Mikko Saastamoinen of...

Mikko Saastamoinen new Commission Chair for Extrication and New Technology from 2022

Welcome to CTIF Canada!

Canada joins through the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, CAFC. Canada was voted in as a new mem...

Welcome to CTIF Canada!

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 prevention power?

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 cardiac and r...

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

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 worldwide pandemic,...

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 between the Christm...

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

IAEA guidelines for first response during the crucial hours following a nuclear event

CTIF sponsored document in multiple languages for the first crucial hours following a radiological e...

IAEA guidelines for first response during the crucial hours following a nuclear event

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 first time it bu...

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

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 before Christm...

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

HyResponder training package on the e-Platform

This is the official newsletter from the CTIF-supported hydrogen training project HyResponder.

HyResponder training package on the e-Platform

December newsletter - German

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, according to a ...

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 finding survi...

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 area of the vol...

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 could end up le...

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 (The cooperat...

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 world-wide pand...

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 while searchin...

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 traffic disrup...

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. According to medical...

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 floods and strong...

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 complex envir...

New research paper on mitigating the risks in underground fires

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 intersection...

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 trapped, and a...

Nine firefighters died in a cave collapse during training drill

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, as well as the...

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 and volunteer...

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 in Marseille 2021

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

CTIF performed hybrid Delegates Assembly with physical and virtual attendance in Marseille 2021