World Fire Congress 2026: Global fire‑service leaders gather in London as CTIF continues to help steer the WFC into the future
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CTIF will play a visible and strategic role at the 2026 World Fire Congress, held September 8–9, 2026 at the iconic QEII Conference Centre, right in the heart of Westminster, London.
The WFC—hosted by the UK’s National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC)—The WFC is shaping up to be one of the most significant international gatherings of fire-service leaders, bringing together leaders, researchers, and practitioners to address rapidly evolving fire and resilience challenges worldwide.
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The 2026 World Fire Congress convenes the second week of September in Westminster, (London, UK) marking a milestone moment for global fire‑service cooperation. Hosted by the National Fire Chiefs Council of the United Kingdom, the Congress is expected to be the largest and most internationally diverse fire‑service event ever held, with leaders from across Europe, North America, Asia, and the Pacific gathering to address shared challenges in prevention, response, and resilience.
CTIF will be prominently represented through its role on the Congress Steering Committee, contributing to the international coordination and development of the World Fire Congress. This framework—supported by NFPA, IAFC, and UL Research Institutes—aims to preserve institutional knowledge and strengthen global collaboration between Congress cycles.
CTIF President Milan Dubravac will attend the Congress, seeking leadership dialogues focused on climate‑driven disasters, wildfire management, structural fire challenges, firefighter health and safety, and the integration of new technologies. The Congress will address climate-driven disasters, wildfire management, structural fires, firefighter health and safety, and emerging technologies—areas closely aligned with CTIF’s mission and ongoing commission work.
Against a backdrop of increasingly complex wildfires, floods and other emergency risks, the 2026 Congress provides a critical platform for exchanging lessons learned, strengthening partnerships, and advancing shared strategies for global fire safety. CTIF’s involvement underscores its commitment to international cooperation and its role as a leading voice in the global fire‑service community.
NFPA and IAFC to support Secretariat function; UL Research Institutes to provide learning, research, and global insight efforts
The World Fire Congress (WFC) has named the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association (Metro Chiefs), a section of the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), to serve as its Secretariat, establishing a long-term coordination and continuity framework designed to strengthen global collaboration across the fire and emergency services profession.
In a statement the NFPA wrote on June 11 that the secretariat structure will provide continuity between Congresses, preserve institutional knowledge, support host-nation coordination, and strengthen sustained international engagement on emerging fire and life safety challenges.
“It is an honor for the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association to serve as the Secretariat for the World Fire Congress,” said Otto Drozd III, Executive Secretary of Metro Chiefs, also serving as one of CTIF's vice presidents.
World Fire Congress 2026 — London, UK
Welcome reception: September 7, 2026.
Dates: September 8–9, 2026
Location: QEII Conference Centre, Westminster
Highlights: Global fire‑service leadership, climate‑driven disaster discussions, new international coordination framework, emerging technologies, resilience strategies
Program: See full agenda via the Congress program link.
The Congress seeks to grow and deepen international collaboration across fire and rescue services – bringing the benefits of shared understanding and experience to tackle the growing global challenges that fire and rescue services face.
