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
124th CVVFA Convention, Presidents Council Announcement
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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CVVFA and ERSI Present at LCFA Expo
The Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firefighters Association (CVVFA) was present at the Lancaster County Firefighters Association Fire Expo in Harrisburg, PA, on May 16th and 17th, 2025. Members of the CVVFA and its Emergency Responder Safety Institute (ERSI) staffed a booth at the expo for both days, interacting with first responders from across the mid-Atlantic region.
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Passing of CVVFA Life Member and Assistant Chaplain Jim Wharry
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.