Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association

08/17/2026

The Lifetime Achievement Award deadline has been extended to Wednesday, September 30, 2026! Please check out www.cvfsa.ca or email mark.p@cvfsa for more details!

07/24/2026

Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association News Release
July 24, 2026

2026 Jim Hayter Memorial Scholarship©
Shamus Goreham - Recipient of the 2026 Jim Hayter Memorial Scholarship©

The Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association (CVFSA) and Metalfab Fire Trucks is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2026 Jim Hayter Memorial Scholarship is Shamus Goreham of Clark’s Harbour, Nova Scotia.
Established in 2017 to honor the late Jim Hayter, a charter member of the Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association (CVFSA). Chief Hayter was also a firefighter with the Alvinston, Ontario Fire Department for 44 years, 15 of which he served as Fire Chief. In addition to his dedication to the Fire Services, Chief Hayter was extremely active in the community including serving as Deputy Mayor.
Shamus will be attending NSCC Lunenburg Campus in September. Shamus will be taking the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning program.

07/24/2026

Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association News Release
July 24, 2026

2026 Graham Pawlett Memorial Scholarship©
Amelia Maynard - Recipient of the 2026 Graham Pawlett Memorial Scholarship©

The Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association (CVFSA) is pleased to announce the recipient of the inaugural 2026 Graham Pawlett Memorial Scholarship is Amelia Maynard of Hantsport, Nova Scotia.
Established in 2025 to honour the late Graham Pawlett, one of the earliest board members of the CVFSA. Graham’s 12 years of dedication to the CVFSA by volunteering his time, professionalism and expertise will never be forgotten.
Amelia is pursuing a Bachelor of Science with a Major in Psychology at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.
Amelia’s father, Paul Maynard is Deputy Chief of the Hantsport Fire Department in Nova Scotia. Deputy Chief Maynard was honoured to present the scholarship on behalf of
the CVFSA.

07/24/2026

Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association News Release
July 24, 2026

2026 Donald McKee Memorial Scholarship©
Kenley Noye - Recipient of the 2026 Donald McKee Memorial Scholarship©

The Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association (CVFSA) is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2026 Donald McKee Memorial Scholarship is Kenley Noye of Tyne Valley, Prince Edward Island.
Established in 2017 to honour the late Donald McKee, one of the earliest board members of the CVFSA. Don’s 13 years of dedication to the CVFSA by volunteering his time, professionalism and expertise will never be forgotten.
Kenley will be pursuing a Bachelor of Science with a Major in Psychology and a Minor in French at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) in Charlottetown, Prince
Edward Island.
The 2026 “Donald McKee Memorial Scholarship”© of $1,500 is given out annually, based on the academic standing of the applicant and their involvement with school and community.

07/08/2026

If you are interested in nominating individuals for the Lifetime Achievement Award sponsored by Makita Canada please ensure your nomination is submitted by our extended deadline of Friday, July 31, 2026! For any questions please contact Mark Pound at [email protected]

CVFSA Lifetime Achievement Award You can now submit your nomination for this years Lifetime Achievement Award. Nominations are due by the last Friday in June. The Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association’s “ CVFSA Lifetime Achievement Award”©, annually honours a volunteer firefighter or f...

06/08/2026

04/26/2026

Our 2026 CVFSA Challenge Coin are in an ready to go!
Get yours at https://cvfsa.ca/shop/
Antique Nickel Plated
Front side: 3D with 4 Colours Soft Enamel
Rear Side: 3D with 1 Colour Soft Enamel with UV Printing
44.45mm / 1.75″ Diameter, 3.25mm in Thickness
Laser Numbered

04/23/2026

This opportunity is now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied!

Expression of Interest for CVFSA Board Members

The Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association (CVFSA) is inviting Expressions of Interest from dedicated leaders within Canada’s volunteer, composite, and fire service–support communities who are interested in serving as a Director on the CVFSA Board.

As the national voice of volunteer fire services in Canada, the CVFSA supports and strengthens Canada’s Volunteer Firefighters through partnerships, outreach, advocacy, and by providing access to knowledge, information and resources and to recognize the current and past contributions of Volunteer Firefighters to their communities.

Click the link below to view the full Expression of Interest for CVFSA Directors.

https://tinyurl.com/CVFSA-Expression