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