Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association

Registration is now OPEN for the 2019 CVFSA Conference & AGM!

The CVFSA is committed to providing leadership in the fire service across Canada through excellence, innovation, education, quality leadership and management.

We are committed to deliver support to volunteer fire services in order that they can meet the needs of the communities they serve.

We take pride in what we do and measure our success by the satisfaction of our members and our communities.

To benefit the community by maintaining and strengthening Canadian Volunteer fire services through the provision of education and training, administration and organizational standards for volunteer firefighter units across Canada.

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
Provides Fundraising opportunities to volunteer departments
Presents annually the CVFSA Lifetime Achievement Award
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

Accident insurance from $10,000 to $50,000
Optional First Responder Assistance Program (FRAP) for volunteer fire departments
CVFSA Window Decal
Attend and participate in the CVFSA’s Annual Conference/AGM
Be part of an organization respected throughout Canada
Receive CVFSA newsletters
Call on the Association’s office for information and statistics
Develop a network with other volunteer firefighters across Canada
Members are eligible for the CVFSA Lifetime Achievement Award
Access to a “Members Only” portion of the CVFSA website

Your membership helps strengthen the voice of volunteer firefighters in Canada

ANNOUNCEMENTS

You can now submit your nomination for the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award

The Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association’s “CVFSA Lifetime Achievement Award”©, in partnership with Duracell Canada Inc. and their partners, annually honours an individual whose remarkable achievements in the fire service and community exemplifies outstanding...

NEWS

An Action Plan on Post-Traumatic Stress Injuries

Today, Public Safety Canada announced an Action Plan on Post-Traumatic Stress Injuries and we are proud that the Saskatchewan Director of the CVFSA, Shayne LaMontagne was able to represent the Association at this important event. The Minister of Public Safety and...