Archive for the ‘CSFA News’ Category


Statement from Botsford Fire Rescue on the passing of Assistant Chief Peter Joseph Blomberg

It is with deep sadness that Botsford Fire Rescue announces the passing of our long-time 1st Assistant Fire Chief Peter Joseph Blomberg. Chief Blomberg was en route to the annual Newtown Board of Fire Commissioners meeting in Sandy Hook when he was tragically struck by a vehicle and succumbed to his injuries. Pete was a […]

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Fallen Firefighters Memorial Honors Dinner

The annual fundraiser dinner to support the CT Fallen Firefighters Memorial will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville, CT. The event begins at 6:00 PM with a cash bar, program starts promptly at 7:00 PM with dinner to follow at 7:30PM. Guest Speaker: Mike Lombardo MIKE LOMBARDO […]

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Firefighter Robert “Sharkey” Sharkevich, Sr. (WVFD, ret. HFD) – Line of Duty Death

Our thoughts are with the the Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department and Hartford Fire Department as we mourn the tragic loss of Firefighter Robert “Sharkey” Sharkevich, Sr. (ret. HFD). Wethersfield Firefighter Sharkevich died in the line of duty conducting mutual aid in Berlin, part of the multi-town response to the Lamentation Mountain brush fire.

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CSFA Annual Report of Officers – 2024

The attached Annual Report of the Officers of the Connecticut State Firefighter’s Association was adopted at the 141st Annual Convention, September 21, 2024. CFSA Annual Report – 2024Download

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2025 (142nd) CSFA Convention – Orange Volunteer Fire Department 100th Anniversary

The Orange Volunteer Fire Association is excited to announce our 100th year anniversary of service to the Town of Orange in 2025. We are in the process of planning various activities and events to celebrate throughout the year 2025.  We were selected to host the 142nd Annual Connecticut State Firefighters Association’s convention as one of […]

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2025 CSFA Hall of Fame Nomination Application

The CSFA Hall of Fame Committee has released their 2025 Hall of Fame Nomination Forms. Forms are held for three (3) years if the nominee is not selected in the first-year submission. All nomination forms must be received no later than November 1, 2024.

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Proposed By-Law Changes to be voted at Convention

Please see the proposed By-Law changes, to be voted on at the Convention meeting, Saturday September 21, 2024, West Haven High School, 1 McDonough Plaza, 9 am. Click here to download the proposed changes

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EMT Course offered by Washington Ambulance

Washington Ambulance is offering an Initial EMT Course, Tuesday / Thursday evenings, and Saturdays, July 30 – Nov. 7, 2024. Contact Washington Ambulance: info@washingtonambulance.org, (860) 868-7913. Click here to download the Flyer for more information.

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2024 (141st) CSFA Convention – West Haven

Dear Brothers and Sisters,The 2024 Connecticut State Firefighters Association Convention has been announced. Pertinent information and schedule of events is as follows: Host Hotels: Hampton Inn & Suites510 Sawmill RoadWest Haven, CT 06516203-932-0404 Homewood Suites by Hilton99 Marsh Hill RoadOrange, CT 06477203-553-9148 Courtyard Marriott136 Marsh Hill RoadOrange, CT 06477203-799-2200 Friday September 20, 2024 Executive Board […]

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Achieve Your Educational Goals With an NVFC Scholarship to Columbia Southern University

Volunteer first responders lead busy lives, which can make it difficult to pursue personal goals such as higher education. However, with online education becoming more readily available, emergency services personnel are finding it easier to achieve their learning goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. To help more responders further their education with the benefits […]

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