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CVFSA News Release July 26, 2022 – 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award© 2022 Le Prix d’Excellence©
2022 Lifetime Achievement Award© 2022 Le Prix d’Excellence© Retired Fire Chief Ronald D. Hope – Recipient of the 2022 Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Lifetime Achievement Award© For a thirteenth year the Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association conducted a National search to name one of Canada’s best volunteer firefighters based upon a prescribed criteria. The award…
2022 Scholarships Nomination Deadline extended to May 27, 2022
Volunteer Firefighters of Canada (CVFSA) are happy to announce that nominations are now open for the 2022 “Don McKee Memorial Scholarship” and the “Jim Hayter Memorial Scholarship”. Nominations for both scholarships have been extended to close Friday May 27, 2022. Downloads: 2022 Donald McKee Memorial Scholarship – Extension 2022 Jim Hayter Memorial Scholarship – Extension
2022 Scholarships and Lifetime Achievement Award (LAA)
Volunteer Firefighters of Canada (CVFSA) are happy to announce that nominations are now open for the 2022 “Don McKee Memorial Scholarship” and the “Jim Hayter Memorial Scholarship”. Nominations for both scholarships close Friday April 29, 2022. As well, we are happy to announce Nominations for the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award (LAA) are open until June…
Two Scholarships administered by the VFC (CVFSA) (Deadline April 29, 2022)
This year’s nomination period for the “Don McKee Memorial Scholarship” and the “Jim Hayter Memorial Scholarship” is now open for nominations. All nominations must be sent in by the last Friday in April each year.. Both of these scholarship awards are given to one applicant in the amount of $1,500.oo. The “Don McKee Memorial Scholarship”…
You can now submit your nomination for the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award
Nominations must be received by June 6, 2022. (Nominations received after June 7th may be considered for 2022 award) Download Your Nomination Form For additional information contact: Mark.P@cvfsa.ca or J.Mcdermott@cvfsa.ca
50 Years of Service CVFSA Municipal Long Service medals awarded to two Lunenburg County (Nova Scotia) Firefighters
Today (March 22, 2022) at the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg Council meeting two individuals were presented CVFSA Municipal Long Service medals and a plaque by Mayor Carolyn Bolivar-Getson on behalf of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg. The two volunteer firefighters were Edward Mulock of LaHave and Michael Mulock of West LaHave. (these communities…
NVFC MOURNS PASSING OF LONGTIME CEO HEATHER SCHAFER
Heather Schafer, the National Volunteer Fire Council’s (NVFC) chief executive officer, passed away suddenly on March 15. Heather had helmed the organization, which also marked its 45th anniversary on March 15, for 27 years and the NVFC saw dramatic growth and success under her leadership. “It is with a deeply heavy heart that we announce…
MSA Cairns® XF1 Helmet Giveaway
In partnership with the Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association MSA and the Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association (CVFSA) are working together to provide the most innovative and up-to-date technology to help first responders improve their health and safety. That’s why two volunteer firefighters in Canada will receive a personalized MSA Cairns® XF1 Fire Helmet in 2021. About…
Volunteers required to serve on the 2021 CVFSA Awards Committee
The CVFSA is currently seeking volunteers to serve on the 2021 Awards Committee. The committee will consist of six participating members, including a chairperson, and five candidates are currently needed to establish the committee. For quorum to be present, the chairperson will work with a committee of at least four members. One individual appointed from Western…
CVFSA Municipal Long Service Award
The medal is available from the CVFSA to municipal units who wish to recognize members of their volunteer firefighting community. This medal ensures that a national standard is maintained as to appearance, presentation, and awarding of such a medal. Municipal units can include incorporated villages, hamlets, towns, cities, and government structures, below the federal and…
