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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.

Passing of CVVFA Life Member and Assistant Chaplain Jim Wharry

May 13, 2025

The CVVFA regrets to announce the passing of CVVFA Life Memmber Jim Wharry.

Jim Wharry, Life Member of the Aetna Hose, Hook & Ladder Co. of Newark DE died following a long illness. Jim joined Aetna following his father who served as Ambulance Captain and his
mother who was an auxiliary member.

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CVVFA at FDIC

April 10, 2025

President David Lewis and Doug DeHaven are staffing the CVVFA Booth at FDIC, located within the Lucas Oil Stadium.

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2025 CVVFA Spring Meeting Details

March 30, 2025

The Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firefighters Association (CVVFA) will hold its Spring meeting on Sunday May 18, 2025  at the Fairview Township Fire Department, 340 Lewisberry Road New Cumberland, PA 17070.

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