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2018 CVFSA Annual General Meeting, September 29th

In accordance with the Association‘s Bylaws requirements, please accept this notice of the 2018 CVFSA Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held on Saturday, September 29th, from 8:30 to 10:45 a.m. in the Slave Lake Inn and Convention Centre in Slave Lake, Alberta. Also, the CVFSA annual training conference will be hosted by the Lesser…

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CVFSA-Service Bar Award – 15 Years / 20 Years / 25 years

The service bar pin is available from the CVFSA to municipal units or fire departments who wish to recognize members of their volunteer firefighting community. This service bar pin ensures that a national standard is maintained as to appearance, presentation, and awarding of such a service pin. This can be worn on civilian street suit,…

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Don McKee Memorial Scholarship

AND THE WINNER IS:  Mr. Ben Ross, (second from left) is the first recipient of the, “Don McKee Memorial Scholarship”.  The presentation was done June 21 at the Wolfville Fire Department in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.  Ben resides in Gaspereau, a small rural community.  Ben plans on attending the Springhill Campus of the NS Community College…

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Mr. Fred B. Kennedy, of Blackville passed away on Friday April, 27, 2018

BLACKVILLE, NB – Mr. Fred B. Kennedy, of Blackville passed away on Friday April, 27, 2018 at the age of 75. He was a member of the Blackville Fire Department for 41 years, former chief for 34 years, past president of the New Brunswick Association of Fire Chiefs (1983-1985), (1997-1999) and again (2005-2007). He was…

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CVFSA Director for Province of New Brunswick

Looking for a volunteer to fill position of CVFSA Director for Province of New Brunswick The Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association requires a Provincial Director for the Province of New Brunswick. We are looking for an energetic individual to fill the position of provincial Director with a good background in the ability to act as…

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DIRECTOR OF PROTECTIVE SERVICES (FIRE CHIEF)

The Town of Inuvik is proud to have a strong volunteer Fire Department. We are looking for an individual to lead the department in all aspects of fire services critical to the safety and quality of life of the community. We are pleased to offer the following career opportunity: DIRECTOR OF PROTECTIVE SERVICES (FIRE CHIEF)…

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Looking for a volunteer to fill position of

CVFSA Director for Province of New Brunswick The Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association requires a Provincial Director for the Province of New Brunswick. We are looking for an energetic individual to fill the position of provincial Director with a good background in the ability to act as liaison with the volunteer fire department service providers…

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Looking for a volunteer to fill position of

CVFSA Director for Province of Saskatchewan The Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association requires a Provincial Director for the Province of Saskatchewan. We are looking for an energetic individual to fill the position of provincial Director with a good background in the ability to act as liaison with the volunteer fire department service providers throughout the…

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Giant Tiger – CVFSA Fire Loss Assistance Program

The Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association and Canadian retailer Giant Tiger have teamed up to offer assistance to those who have suffered a fire loss. To make an application to this program please fill out the information in the refillable PDF application and forward it to Relief@cvfsa.ca You will need to print off your completed PDF application and scan it…

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2018 CONFERENCE AND TRAINING SYMPOSIUM

The Lesser Slave Regional Fire Service is excited to announce that we will be hosting the 2018 Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association – CVFSA annual conference September 27th to 29th. The conference and training symposium open to all volunteer firefighters and CVFSA members. A new training aspect to the conference includes a half day of…

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