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.
News
CVVFA Director Joe Chornock Recognized by Mission BBQ
Recently, CVVFA Director Joseph Chornock was highlighted by Mission BBQ in their Stories of Service video series. Click the link within the article to watch the video.
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CVVFA to provide EV Training in Metro Philadelphia Area
Electric vehicles (EVs) introduce unique hazards that directly impact roadway safety and incident duration. Beyond the high-voltage risks, EVs present challenges in “silent” movement, extended on-scene times due to battery cooling, and complex towing logistics that increase responder exposure to moving traffic.
This course prepares responders to manage these risks using updated Traffic Incident Management (TIM) protocols, EV-specific tactical positioning, and hands-on RealScene XR scenario operations.
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New Book Release by Past President Dr. Candice McDonald
The CVVFA is proud to announce the release of a groundbreaking new book authored by one of our very own past presidents and long-standing member, Dr. Candice McDonald. Her new title, Successful Volunteer Retention and Recruitment in the Fire Service, is now available from Fire Engineering Books.
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