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Welcome to CSFA!

The Connecticut State Firefighters Association, Inc. (CSFA)

Welcome to the Official Website for the Connecticut State Firefighters Association, or CSFA.

(First, please bookmark this website now for easy access to CSFA in the future.)

This is the place to learn everything about CSFA, our mission, our goals and our proud membership of brave Firefighters that spans the state of Connecticut.

We hope that some day soon Connecticut State Firefighters Association membership will include every fire company in the state, volunteer and career, because of the great benefits our members receive. We also hope that the public will learn more of our efforts to help educate communities and Connecticut’s Firefighters on issues related to safety from fire.

Who are the members of CSFA?

The Connecticut State Firefighters Association is a non-profit organization that has more than 26,000 members (22,000 Volunteer Firefighters, 4400 Career Firefighters) and we hope to soon be able to say that every Firefighter in our state is part of our organization.

Coming soon to this website will be a complete list of Fire Departments and Fire Companies that are members of CSFA.

Please make sure that your Fire Department or Fire Company is up-to-date with CSFA membership dues to ensure the best benefits coverage for yourself and family.

Our Officers

  • Glenn Clark (Thomaston), President
  • Timothy S. Wall (North Farms), 1st Vice-President
  • Karin Halstead (Sandy Hook), 2nd Vice-President
  • Gerald V. Schaffer (Mansfield Center), Secretary
  • William Coffey (Danbury), Treasurer

(For a complete list of our officers and committees, please visit our “CFSA Officers and Committees” Page.)

What is CSFA?

The Connecticut State Firefighters Association (CSFA) is the focal organization for Connecticut’s Fire Service Members in matters relating to Federal and State legislative initiatives, Firefighter Death and Disability Benefit Claims and the exchange of pertinent information. CSFA coordinates with the various Fire Service organizations at the national, state and regional levels.

To learn more about us, our mission and our history in Connecticut, please visit our “About CFSA” page.

Why join CSFA?

Over the past five years, the Connecticut State Firefighters Association has paid out almost $1 million in benefits to members and their families. The officers of CFSA, its current members, their families, and many other “friends of the bravest” all know the many benefits of membership in our organization.

To learn more about these benefits and membership, please visit our “CFSA Member Resources” page.

Online Membership Services

We hope this website will become your source for all your CFSA information needs. Both old and new members of the Connecticut State Firefighters Association should review this site regularly for updates regarding events and benefits that membership in our organization provides. There will soon be forms available for downloading, as well as current information for seminars, training, and fundraising.

For more information, please visit our “CFSA Member Resources” page and stay informed!

Support Us

There are countless ways to support Firefighters across Connecticut, but one of the best ways to support your local firefighter is to make a donation to the Connecticut State Firefighters Association (CFSA). Thousands of supporters have kept us going for more than 125 years. Help us to be part of the future as well, visit our “Support CSFA” page.

Keep in Touch with CFSA

For contact information and email links to our officers and committees, please visit our “Contact CSFA” page.

Thanks for visiting!

CSFA Online 2015-24

CSFA Legislative Report – May 30, 2025

Please see the attached legislative tracking chart for the week ending May 30, 2025. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns you may have:

John Carew
CSFA Legislative Representative
203-214-5535
Jpcarew@snet.net

Click here to download the CSFA Client Report (5/30/25).

State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Grant

The State Farm® Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Grant opens in less than a week – next Wednesday, June 4. Just a friendly reminder to promote this opportunity to departments in your state. At least one winner is guaranteed in states with 10+ applicants.

This year, states with 10 or more applicants will be guaranteed a grant recipient. Please help us reach departments in your state by sharing the program through your networks, associations, and community contacts. Here are some resources to make it easy:

• Flyer: Attached to this email – great for sharing via email or printing.

• Social media post: Share on Facebook

• Program info & application resources: www.nvfc.org/statefarm

• Live Q&A Office Hours on Thursday, May 29: Details here

Bonus benefit: The first 2,000 eligible applicants will be provided a one-year NVFC membership to give them access to all the benefits the NVFC offers (Thanks State Farm!).

The application is open June 4–6 only, so please help us encourage eligible departments to start preparing now. Your outreach can make a big difference in ensuring departments in your state are represented and supported.

NVFC Offering Free Responder Mental Health and Wellbeing Education

TAKE FREE TRAINING TO SUPPORT RESPONDER MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month in May and Safety Stand Down in June, the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is offering all of its on-demand behavioral health courses free for a limited time. You can take these courses as an individual, or incorporate them into crew training initiatives throughout May and June.

Click here to see the course offerings.

CSFA Legislative Report – May 23, 2025

Please see the attached legislative tracking chart for the week ending May 23, 2025. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns you may have:

John Carew
CSFA Legislative Representative
203-214-5535
Jpcarew@snet.net

Click here to download the CSFA Client Report (5/23/25).

FY 2024 SAFER & FP&S NOFOs Now Available! Application Periods Open May 23


FY 2024 SAFER and FY 2024 FP&S Notices of Funding

NOW AVAILABLE!

The Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) and Fire Prevention & Safety (FP&S) Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) formally announce the availability of funding to potential applicants. The notices also include pertinent program information such as important dates in the application and grant timelines, program requirements, performance measures, funding eligibility and more.

  1. FY24 SAFER NOFO
  2. FY24 FP&S NOFO

Additional resources are available at Staffing For Adequate Fire And Emergency Response (SAFER) Documents | FEMA.gov and Fire Prevention & Safety Documents | FEMA.gov.


FY 2024 SAFER and FY 2024 FP&S Application Periods

May 23 – THURSDAY July 3

The FY 2024 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) and FY 2024 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) application periods open May 23 at 9 a.m. ET and close THURSDAY July 3 at 5 p.m. ET. 

*Please note, the application periods will close on Thursday ahead of Independence Day. 


FY 2024 Application Development Webinars

Coming soon!

Webinars will include helpful information to assist applicants in successfully completing their application. This year, application webinars are pre-recorded to allow applicants to view at their convenience. Links to the FY 2024 SAFER and FP&S webinars will be posted soon on the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Programs Workshop page.