A Memo of Understanding (MoU) to outline the understanding and responsibilities of the FEU and the Organización de Bomberos Americanos (OBA). 

Fireman's humour: culture and processing What role does humour play within the fire service culture in general and specifically when dealing with major incidents? Researcher Karin Dangermond/NL investigated this as part of her PhD research. The article with the results was published in HUMOR International Journal of Humour Research.

18 European fire officers will embark on the Officer Development Programme.

Wildfires are becoming more intense and more frequent, ravaging communities and ecosystems in their path. Recent years have seen record-breaking wildfire seasons across the world from Australia to the Arctic to North and South America. With global temperatures on the rise, the need to reduce wildfire risk is more critical than ever.

The Federation of EUropean fire officers, together with the Lithuanian National Fire Officers Alliance and the Rimantas Kaukenas Foundation, is urgently requesting help for Ukrainian firefighters.

Last week, 18 European fire officers started the Officer Development Programme (ODP). The goal of the programme is to gain a better understanding of the strategic issues that are important for the fire service in Europe, now and in the future. The participants worked on their individual leadership skills and worked together on strategic assignments.

The Leitrim County Council fire service won the prestigious European Fire Safety Award for 2021 for the Erasmus+ funded ‘BFireSafeatSchool’ project at the 6^th International Safety Education seminar (www.ises2021.eu) held in Croke Park Dublin recently.

Since the beginning of the war between Russia and Ukraine, the FEU has been intensively working to help the State Emergency Service Ukraine by actively matching supply and demand of firefighting equipment. The FEU has first line contact to Ukrainian fire officers and knows how to convey the needs directly to its network. This week there was an online meeting between the general Serhiy Kruk and his deputies from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine and the FEU presidium.

International Firefighters’ Day is observed each year on 4th May. On this date you are invited to remember the past firefighters who have died while serving our community or dedicated their lives to protecting the safety of us all.

What is the best way to cool flue gases? The Netherlands Institute for Public Safety (NIPV) investigated different methods and extinguishing systems to cool flue gases.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to outline the understanding and responsibilities of the FEU and the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association (Metro).

A Memo of Understanding (MoU) to outline the understanding of responsibilities of the FEU and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC).

CTIF and FEU renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the FEU Council meeting in Madrid on Friday November 4th 2022.

At the FEU Council meeting on the 4th November 2022, the FEU stood with our international partners IAFC, CTIF and Metro Chiefs/NFPA in support of the Ukrainian State Emergency Service represented by general Sergiy Kruk. 

The Federation of EUropean fire officers (FEU) held their 53^rd FEU Council meeting in Riga/Latvia on the 25^th May 2023. The meeting discussed the safety issues of the “Energy Transition” and many positive and forward-looking proposals for the safe implementation of the "Energy transition" goals were highlighted. Following the seminar, the FEU has released this statement.

Do you know or are you a dedicated and passionate fire professional looking to take your career to new heights? The Federation of European Fire Officers (FEU) invites you to explore our Leadership Officer Development Program (ODP), designed to empower and equip aspiring leaders with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in fire services.

During their 55^th Council meeting in Birmingham/UK the 6^th June 2024 the Federation of EUropean fire officers (FEU) organised a seminar on Violence against First Responders, especially firefighters. The FEU strongly condemns the incidents of violence directed towards emergency responders and expresses deep concern for their safety and well-being. Recognizing the urgent need for coordinated efforts at both national and European levels to combat this growing threat, the FEU emphasizes that aggressive behavior towards aid workers is never acceptable and that leaders must take decisive action. The purpose of the seminar was to offer concrete examples of successful strategies and interventions to protect those who risk their lives to safeguard our communities. Following the seminar, the FEU released the attached statement to underscore their commitment to these principles. Feel free to share it.

For more information, please contact secretary@f-e-u.org