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Austin, Sullivan awards inaugural General Joseph F. Boyd Leadership & Visionary Award
Back to News Austin, Sullivan awards inaugural General Joseph F. Boyd Leadership & Visionary Award 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…
Read MoreCVVFA 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.
Read More125th Anniversary Convention Agenda – Register Today!
We are excited to open registration for the CVVFA 125th Anniversary Convention. Register now to be a part of this historic milestone celebration being held at a state of the art facility designed to improve roadway safety initiatives.
Read MoreCVVFA Director Cumberland Named to MFCA’s Hall of Fame
CVVFA Director Bob Cumberland was named to MFCA’s Hall of Fame.
Read MoreCVVFA 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.
Read MoreNew 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.
Read MoreOne Million Hours of Online Training Delivered by the RSLN Platform
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.
Read MoreAnnouncement of 2025/2026 CVVFA Officers
 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
Read MoreRegistration is Open for the 2025 Convention
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
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