World Fire Congress  7 - 8 May, 2024

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World Fire Congress 2024

The United States hosted the World Fire Congress on 7 - 8 May, 2024

The United States was pleased to host the inaugural World Fire Congress. This historic event established a global fire service leadership network dedicated to supporting and strengthening the fire service around the world.

Statement of Founding Principles and Objectives

World Fire Congress 2024 Presentations

Download the World Fire Congress Proceedings Report

WFC News and Correspondence

Images from the Library of Congress

Images from the Inaugural World Fire Congress

World Fire Congress Welcome Reception

National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

World Fire Congress “Behind the Scenes”

Thank You to Our World Fire Congress Sponsors and Partners

World Fire Congress Sponsors

National Fire Protection Association
National Association of State Fire Marshals
International Association of Fire Fighters
National Fire Sprinkler Association
Fire Dex
FACETS Consulting
Betty and Gordan Moore Foundation
Center for Public Safety Excellence
Institution of Fire Engineers
XPRIZE

World Fire Congress Partners

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate
World Bank
Food on the Stove
District of Columbia Fire and EMS Department

The 2024 World Fire Congress was created to address the many areas of common interest among fire services from around the world. This historic event is the first of many, and seeks to deepen international collaboration among fire services – bringing the benefits of shared understanding and experience to tackle the challenges that fire services face globally.

DHS, FEMA, and USFA do not endorse any non-government entities, organizations, or services.