News
Appointment of District Chief Carl G. Pearson to the Board of Directors
TORONTO, ON – February 2, 2018 – The national Board of the Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association (the CVFSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of District Chief Carl G. Pearson to the Board of Directors. Mr. Pearson has been invited to represent the CVFSA in the role of Director for Ontario. Mr. Pearson brings…
Don McKee Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2017 to honour the late Donald McKee, one of the earliest board members of the Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association (CVFSA). Don’s 13 years of dedication to the CVFSA by volunteering his time, professionalism and expertise will never be forgotten. Eligible applicants are CVFSA members or dependent children of members who are pursuing…
Jim Hayter Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2017 to honor the late Jim Hayter, a charter member of the Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association (CVFSA). Chief Hayter was also a firefighter with the Alvinston, Ontario Fire Department for 44 years, 15 of which he served as Fire Chief. In addition to his dedication to the Fire Services, Chief Hayter was…
Volunteers required to serve on the 2018 CVFSA Awards Committee
The CVFSA is currently seeking volunteers to serve on the 2018 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 …
Announcements
Looking back on this year, it’s exciting to see what the Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association (CVFSA) has been accomplishing as an organisation, and how it is working to be the voice of the Canadian volunteer firefighters. From the outset, I need to thank the dedication of our Board members for their continued commitment and…
Recall issued on 2.7 million fire extinguishers sold in Canada.
A recall has been issued from Kidde on 2.7 million fire extinguishers sold in Canada. One death has occurred due to emergency worker being unable to operate the extinguisher. The CPSC and Health Canada urge the immediate disposal of any plastic head extinguisher manufactured by the company since 1973. Plastic Handle Fire Extinguishers The recall involves…
Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association Appoints Leon Smallboy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association Appoints Leon Smallboy to the Board in the New Role of “First Nations Director” TORONTO, ON – November 1, 2017 – The Board of Directors of the Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association (the CVFSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Leon Smallboy to the Board of…
Looking for a volunteer to fill position of
CVFSA Director for Province of Ontario The Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association requires a Provincial Director for the Province of Ontario. 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 Province of…
Looking for a volunteer to fill position of
CVFSA Director for First Nations (Vacancy Filled) The Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association requires a National First Nations Director for the CVFSA National Board. We are looking for an energetic individual to fill the position of Board Member & Director with a good background in the ability to act as liaison with the Assembly of First Nations. The…
Association Awards Honorary Life Membership
At the recent Volunteer Firefighters of Canada conference sponsored by the CVFSA and hosted by the Kings County Firefighters Association an Honorary Life Membership was awarded to Martin E. Bell. Martin Bell’s commitment to volunteer firefighting started as a spark more than four decades ago and became enflamed into an overwhelming sense of duty. That…
