WHAT WE DO
- Representing the specific interest of volunteer firefighters in Canada, the CVFSA
- Holds a seat on the National Advisory Council to the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs
- Holds a seat on the Board of the Canadian Fallen Firefighter Foundation
- Presents annually the CVFSA Lifetime Achievement Award and scholarships
- Offers Fire Service Award Medals to volunteer firefighter with 10-29 years of service
- Offers Municipal Long Service Medals to volunteer firefighter with 30 plus years of service
- Supports and promotes volunteer recruitment and retention across Canada
- Supports Health and Safety for volunteer fire departments
Benefits of Membership
- Attend and participate in the CVFSA’s Annual AGM
- Be part of an organization respected throughout Canada
- Develop a network with other volunteer firefighters across Canada
- Members are eligible for the CVFSA Lifetime Achievement Award
- Members and dependent children of members are eligible for CVFSA scholarships
- Access to a “Members Only” portion of the CVFSA website (under development)
- Access to members benefits (under development)
- Your membership helps strengthen the voice of volunteer firefighters in Canada
News
Makita Canada Announced as Sponsor for the Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association Lifetime Achievement Award
Makita Canada Announced as Sponsor for the Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association Lifetime Achievement Award Ottawa, Ontario — November 19, 2024 — The Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association (CVFSA) is proud to announce Makita Canada as an official sponsor of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. This award recognizes individuals who have made significant and lasting...
OUR VISION
To be known as the premier association nationally that recognizes, supports, and advocates for Canada’s Volunteer Firefighters.
MISSION
To support and strengthen Canada’s Volunteer Firefighters through partnerships, outreach, advocacy, and by providing access to knowledge, information and resources and to recognize the current and past contributions of Volunteer Firefighters to their communities.
