Save the Date: May 12 for the CTIF Associate Members Webinar – Strengthening Collaboration for 2026 and Beyond

CTIF is hosting a dedicated Associate Members Webinar designed to give current and prospective Associate Members a clear, practical understanding of how CTIF works — and how your organization can benefit from deeper engagement in our global network.

This 1.5–2 hour online session will walk you through CTIF’s structure, opportunities for participation, and the many ways Associate Members contribute to international fire and rescue development. The webinar is open to all current AMs as well as businesses / organizations interested in joining.

In order to accommodate different time zone and needs, we are offering two seminar times on the same day:

Tuesday May 12: 13:00 CET

Tuesday May 12: 19:00 CET

(Via Zoom)

What You’ll Learn

How CTIF Works — from the Associate Member Perspective CTIF leadership will explain how commissions, working groups, and the broader CTIF structure operate, with a focus on how companies can meaningfully participate. A short introductory video and slides will support this segment.

The Benefits of CTIF Associate Membership From global visibility to participation in expert groups, you’ll hear how Associate Members gain value through collaboration, networking, and access to emerging industry insights.

How to Engage with CTIF — Right Now and in the Near Future We’ll outline concrete opportunities for involvement, including:

• Participation at Interschutz
• Joint video projects (e.g., lessons learned)
• Contributions to the CTIF Magazine
• Visibility initiatives such as spotlight features and case studies

Q&A Session Participants can submit questions in advance during registration or through Zoom’s Q&A.

How to Reach Us We’ll close with contact details, the Associate Member Welcome Package, and reminders about upcoming CTIF events.

Why Attend?

Associate Members are an essential part of CTIF’s international knowledge ecosystem. This webinar will help you:

• Understand how to navigate commissions and working groups
• Identify collaboration pathways that match your expertise
• Increase your organisation’s visibility within the global fire and rescue community
• Learn about new engagement initiatives such as innovation roundtables, onboarding guides, and spotlight features
• Connect with CTIF leadership ahead of major 2026 events

Next Steps

We will soon announce the confirmed date and open registration. Invitations and reminders will follow. Commission representatives will also be contacted directly to coordinate their contributions.

If you’d like to submit questions in advance, you’ll be able to do so during registration.

Illustration Credit: Illustration executed by Chat GPT from a prompt by Bjorn Ulfsson, CTIF.