Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs

The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) is a non-profit organization that operates independently and has a voluntary membership. It was founded in 1909 and officially incorporated in 1965 under the Canadian Corporations Act. The CAFC is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. The primary objective of the CAFC is to provide a national network for the Fire and Emergency Services Community, including manufacturers and distributors, to freely exchange information and ideas in order to better serve and protect the public. The CAFC is dedicated to reducing the loss of life and property from fire, as well as advancing the science and technology of the Fire and Emergency Service in Canada. It is governed by a twenty-three member Board of Directors from across the country, with the support of a dedicated team of association management professionals based in Ottawa, Ontario. The CAFC's funding primarily comes from the sales of Fire-Service related publications and materials, as well as membership dues.