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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…
Diamond Jubilee Medal
The following individuals from the Canadian Fire Services have been awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubillee Medal # 1. Mr. Terry K. Diabo , Kahnawake First Nation, Mohawk Reserve Kahnawake Fire Brigade 40 years of service to his community # 2. Mr. Harold A. Conrad , Village of Hebbville, Lunenburg Region Hebbville Fire Department 64 years of…
FINAL Press Release – 2020 D.S. Antle
PRESS RELEASE: December 17th The Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association (CVFSA) is proud to announce that Fire Chief Duane S. Antle of Come By Chance Newfoundland is the recipient of the 2020 CVFSA Lifetime Achievement Award. Chief Antle was selected by a committee of four volunteers from across Canada who reviewed all nominations. Duane Antle…
You can now submit your nomination for the 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award.
Nominations must be received by June 7th, 2021. (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
Two scholarships administrated by the CVFSA
This year’s nomination period for the “Don McKee Memorial Scholarship” and the “Jim Hayter Memorial Scholarship” opens on January 15th and runs till the last Friday in April. Both of these scholarship awards are given to one applicant in the amount of $1,500.oo. The “Don McKee Memorial Scholarship” was established in 2017 to honour the…
2019 CVFSA Conference Highlights
This year, the annual CVFSA Conference & AGM was again hosted by the Kings County Firefighters Association in beautiful Wolfville, Nova Scotia. We would like to once again recognize and thank them for their leadership and tireless efforts to support such an outstanding event. In advance of the Conference & AGM beginning, your CVFSA Board…
