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CVVFA Awarded FEMA Fire Prevention & Safety Grant
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
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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CVVFA Fall Meeting to be hosted by Aetna Hose, Hook & Ladder on 10/25/2026
The Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firefighters Association (CVVFA) will hold its Fall meeting on Sunday October 25, 2026, from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, at Aetna Hose Hook & Ladder Station 8, 401 Ogletown Road, Newark, DE.
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Austin, Sullivan awards inaugural General Joseph F. Boyd Leadership & Visionary Award
Back to News At the 125th Annual Convention Banquet, Director Steve Austin, PP, and Jack Sullivan were awarded the inaugural General Joseph F. Boyd Leadership & Visionary Award. Director Austin was recognized for his distinguished service and visionary leadership in advancing fire service and safety in CVVFA. Jack Sullivan was recognized for his outstanding…
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CVVFA Members Steve Austin and Jerry Daniels recognized by New Castle County Fire Police Association
The inaugural presentation of the award was made to Stephen Austin and posthumously to Jerry Daniels through his son, Geoff.
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Support the 125th Anniversary Edition of the 2026 Convention Program Book
Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firefighters Association is excited to celebrate our 125″ Annual Convention New Stanton, Pennsylvania, hosted by PennSTART and RIDC Westmoreland from July 29″ to August 1ªt, 2026While the main membership resides in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Delaware,CVVFA has members residing throughout the United States. Each year, the association looks forward to…
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CVVFA Director Cumberland Named to MFCA’s Hall of Fame
CVVFA Director Bob Cumberland was named to MFCA’s Hall of Fame.
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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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