johngonzalez, Author at Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firefighters Association

New Book Release by Past President Dr. Candice McDonald

September 1, 2025

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.

One Million Hours of Online Training Delivered by the RSLN Platform

August 17, 2025

The Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firefighters Association (CVVFA) and the Emergency Responder Safety Institute (ERSI) are proud to announce a major milestone in responder safety education: the Responder Safety Learning Network (RSLN) has officially surpassed 1,000,000 hours of training delivered to emergency responders.

Announcement of 2025/2026 CVVFA Officers

August 12, 2025

Congratulations to the newly elected 2025/2026 CVVFA Officers who were installed during the 124th CVVFA Convention Banquet on Friday August 1 in Newport, PA.

President – John Gonzalez

1st Vice President – Todd Leiss

2nd Vice President – Tonya Hoover

Registration is Open for the 2025 Convention

June 29, 2025

The CVVFA Convention is scheduled from Wednesday, July 30 through Saturday, August 2. Our host is the Citizens Fire Company of Newport, PA who will be celebrating their 100th anniversary and have a full week of events scheduled for those who want to come early.
Read more to see complete list of daily events and the convention registration link.

2025 Convention Guest Speakers Announced Complete Convention Agenda Posted

June 27, 2025

Complete Convention Program Posted
Speakers Announced
Deputy Chief Brett Graham-Keynote
Dr. Denis Onieal-Banquet Remarks
Full Convention Program
124th Annual Convention Agenda
Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firefighters Association
Hosted by the Citizens Fire Company of Newport PA

124th CVVFA Convention, Presidents Council Announcement

May 26, 2025

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.

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.

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.

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.