International data collection continues for 2023 fire report

Work is ongoing on the 30th edition of the Fire Statistics Magazine, due for publication by the International Association of Fire and Rescue Services (CTIF), according to CTIF.

The report will include a special chapter dedicated to fires in high rise buildings, with a planned length of nearly 200 pages.

CTIF has reported that the final deadline for submitting fire incident data from 2023 is the end of May 2025.

Data on high rise building fires under analysis

CTIF stated that it has already received fire statistics from several member countries.

However, it is continuing to seek further input from national authorities and organisations in non-member countries ahead of the deadline.

The organisation said all incoming data is currently being reviewed and analysed.

New chapter to assess use and fire risk in high rise buildings

According to CTIF, the high rise building chapter will include an introduction, historical overview, and literature review.

It will also feature case studies of international fires in tall buildings and examine high rises by use type, including hospitals, hotels and residential properties.

Other sections will address façade fires, national regulations, and building operations for vulnerable groups.

Global survey launched on high rise fire response and regulation

CTIF has developed a new survey that aims to gather country-specific information on tall building use, fire statistics and operational readiness.

The survey contains 16 questions covering issues such as fire brigade capabilities, building height thresholds, and the use of helicopters or drones in tall structure fire response.

It also seeks input on regulations for medical, educational, and mixed-use facilities in high rise settings.

According to CTIF, the report is scheduled to be finalised in time for its upcoming international event in Sofia.

Fire statistics 2025 report to include global high rise buildings data: Summary

CTIF is currently compiling its Fire Statistics Magazine 2025, covering fire data from the year 2023.

The deadline for submitting national fire statistics is the end of May 2025.

A new chapter in the report will focus specifically on fires in high rise buildings.

This section is expected to span around 200 pages.

CTIF has received data from member countries.

It has requested additional submissions from non-member countries.

The organisation is currently analysing all received data.

Content in the chapter will include case studies, regulatory frameworks and usage types for tall buildings.

A global survey has been launched to gather more detailed insights.

The survey includes questions on definitions, fire response tactics, and operational permissions in high rises.

CTIF plans to publish the completed report by the time of its Sofia event.