WHAT WE DO
- Represents the specific interest of volunteer firefighters in Canada
- Attends the Annual Federal Government Relations Week in Ottawa. Hosted by the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs
- 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
- Complimentary AD&D policy for all active members
- Access to a “Members Only” portal of the CVFSA website (under development)
- Access to members benefits (under development)
- Your membership helps strengthen the voice of volunteer firefighters in Canada
News
Amelia Maynard – Recipient of the 2026 Graham Pawlett Memorial Scholarship©
The Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association (CVFSA) is pleased to announce the recipient of the inaugural 2026 Graham Pawlett Memorial Scholarship is Amelia Maynard of Hantsport, Nova Scotia. Established in 2025 to honour the late Graham Pawlett, one of the earliest board members of the CVFSA. Graham’s 12 years of dedication to the CVFSA by...
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.
