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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.

CRSW Commemoration Ceremony and Proclamation Signing

November 5, 2026

Back to News   The Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association (CVVFA) was proud to be represented at a day dedicated to advancing roadway responder safety at U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Headquarters. The day brought together stakeholders and national partners for the Traffic Incident Management Executive Leadership Group (TIM ELG) meeting, as well as the…

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CVVFA Awarded FEMA Fire Prevention & Safety Grant

October 31, 2026

Back to News The Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firefighter’s Association (CVVFA) is proud to announce it has been awarded a Fiscal Year 2025 Fire Prevention & Safety (FP&S) Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $559,904. This significant federal investment will support the activities of the Emergency Responder Safety Institute (ERSI)…

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Crash Responder Safety Week, November 2-6

October 25, 2026

Back to News From November 2 to 6, the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firefighters Association is joining agencies across the country to observe Crash Responder Safety Week. This national campaign is about the firefighters, EMS providers, police officers, tow operators, and highway crews who work on the side of the road, often just feet from moving…

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