The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) is an in-dependent, non-profit organization with a voluntary membership. Founded in 1909, CAFC was incorporated in 1965 under the Canadian Corporations Act with its head office in Ottawa, Canada. The CAFC is the national public service association dedicated to reducing the loss of life and property from fire, and advancing the science and technology of the Fire and Emergency Service in Canada. The Board of Directors, made up of members from across Canada, have general charge of the affairs of the Association with the support of a dedicated team of association management professionals located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The CAFC is financed primarily by sales of Fire-Service related publications and materials, and its membership dues.