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About Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firefighters Association

Over One hundred years ago, fire chiefs from the States of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia met in Chambersburg, PA for the purpose of adopting a uniform hose coupling and to develop a mutual aid system along the Cumberland Valley Railroad.  Today, the CVVFA connects experts from around the country and develops new training and resources for firefighters and the entire responder community.

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Registration is Open for the 2025 Convention

June 29, 2025

The CVVFA Convention is scheduled from Wednesday, July 30 through Saturday, August 2. Our host is the Citizens Fire Company of Newport, PA who will be celebrating their 100th anniversary and have a full week of events scheduled for those who want to come early.
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2025 Convention Guest Speakers Announced Complete Convention Agenda Posted

June 27, 2025

Complete Convention Program Posted
Speakers Announced
Deputy Chief Brett Graham-Keynote
Dr. Denis Onieal-Banquet Remarks
Full Convention Program
124th Annual Convention Agenda
Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firefighters Association
Hosted by the Citizens Fire Company of Newport PA

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2024 Presidents Council

124th CVVFA Convention, Presidents Council Announcement

May 26, 2025

Since 1985, 40 years ago, the Presidents Council has been a core event at CVVFA Conventions. The gathering of fire service leaders representing several states along with national and regional fire associations provide an informational exchange addressing current fire service issues found nowhere else.

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