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Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association

2 months ago

Walter Robertson, a leader in the VA Volunteer Fire Service, and 2-time CVVFA President died on January 26, 2023. He had suffered a fall at home followed by a cardiac event on his way to the hospital in the ambulance.
Walter was a former life member of the Wilson Volunteer Fire Company and a President of the Augusta County Fire/Rescue Inc and Augusta County Station 11. Walter was a long time EVOC instructor in Virginia. Walter was also active in the VA State Firefighters Association for many years.
He joined the CVVFA in 2004 as a member of the Verona VA VFC. Throughout the years he held several positions in the Association including President in 2009 and 2014. At the time of his death, he was a member of CVVFA Board of Directions.
Walter retired as a Children’s Supervisor at the Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Detention Center. He was committed to helping young people as exemplified by his generous donation to the CVVFA Scholarship Program.
Dr. Candice McDonald, CVVFA President, upon learning of Walter’s passing, spoke of his long commitment to the Association and his kindness and caring toward his fellow members of the fire service. “I will miss Walter and our Association will not be the same without him. I speak for all our members in saying we appreciate the leadership and friendship he provided over many years.”

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Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association is at Ocean Center.

2 months ago

Come see us and talk about Responder Safety in Booth 505 at Fire Rescue East in Daytona Beach. Thursday and Friday January 18-19. Free admission to the show. "On the Highway We Have Your Back". ... See MoreSee Less

Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association

2 months ago

Spring Meeting Set for March Sunday March 5th in Monroeville PA

Make plans to attend the first CVVFA Meeting of the year on Sunday March 5, 2023 at the Monroeville Fire Department No. 4. 4360 Northern Pike, Monroeville PA. Meeting starts with breakfast at 8:00 a.m. and will adjourn at noon. Weekend activities include the Monroeville Fire and EMS Show on Saturday at the Monroeville Convention Center.
All the information and free registration for the meeting at this link:

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Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association

2 months ago

Past President Baldwin is on the move again. York County VA is in good hands.This week, Allen W. Baldwin began his new role as Deputy Chief for the York County Department of Fire and Life Safety. Deputy Chief Baldwin moves into this position with extensive fire/rescue experience at all levels and, most recently, in fire/rescue senior management. We are excited to have him in this important role as part of the fantastic team of members serving within the Department of Fire and Life Safety at all levels. Congratulations, Deputy Chief Baldwin!

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Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association

3 months ago

The CVVFA congratulates Doug DeHaven on his installation as Chief of the Washington County Emergency Air Unit 25 in Washington County MD. Doug at the far left is show taking the Oath of Office with other members. The Air Unit provides safe, clean breathing air for the emergency service agencies and companies of Wash Co and surrounding areas. Doug retired as Fire Marshal from Hagerstown MD Fire Department. He served also as the Acting Fire Chief. He has a long career at the Volunteer Fire Company of Halfway MD. Doug is an expert in Community Risk Reduction and children's fire safety education. He leads the efforts on public education on Slow Down Move over and Distracted Driving Prevention for CVVFA Emergency Responder Safety Institute ... See MoreSee Less