Archive for the ‘CSFA News’ Category


Yankees Firefighter Appreciation Nights!

Happy to announce our celebration of Firefighter Appreciation Week! Please feel free to share this within your network. Dates: September 5-10th (September 9th is Old Timer’s Day) Each ticket includes a hot dog, 12 oz drink (beer, soda, or bottled water) and an NYY/Fire co-branded hat *All tickets are purchased through the link below* BUY […]

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Connecticut State Firefighters Association Fifteenth Annual Hall of Fame Dinner

Fifteenth Annual Hall of Fame DinnerThursday, April 6, 20236-7 Open Bar, 7pm DinnerAqua TurfMulberry Street, SouthingtonCost is $50 per person To purchase tickets, contact the following:Bill Davin (203) 650-4432 or wdavin@monroect.orgorLew Clark (860) 567-8522 or lrclark@optimum.net ALL TICKETS MUST BE PAID FOR BY MARCH 20, 2023NO DOOR SALES! The Class of 2023 InducteesHarry Ackley – […]

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Updated Requirements for Hall of Fame Candidates

Please see the attached updated Hall of Fame requirements, and Application for the CSFA Hall of Fame

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Connecticut State Firefighters Association Fifteenth Annual Hall of Fame Dinner

Thursday, April 6, 20236-7 Open Bar, 7pm DinnerAqua TurfMulberry Street, SouthingtonCost is $50 per person To purchase tickets, contact the following:Bill Davin (203) 650-4432 or wdavin@monroect.org, or Lew Clark (860) 567-8522 or lrclark@optimum.net ALL TICKETS MUST BE PAID FOR BY MARCH 20, 2023NO DOOR SALES! The Class of 2023 InducteesHarry Ackley, Fairfield (deceased)Robert Anthony, HamdenNorman A. Bernier, West […]

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CSFA Annual Report of Officers – 2022

The attached Annual Report of the Officers of the Connecticut State Firefighter’s Association was adopted at the 139th Annual Convention, September 17, 2022

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Cancer Relief Benefits for Firefighters

The Connecticut General Assembly through Public Act 16-10 established a Firefighters Cancer Relief Program.  More recently, during the 2022 Legislative Session funding to support the program and adoption of the recommendations of the Task Force to Study Cancer Relief Benefits for Firefighters (PA 22-139) provided the green light to move toward implementation and support of […]

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CSFA Merit Awards Notice

The Connecticut State Firefighters Association (CSFA) is accepting applications for Merit Awards to be presented at the 2022 CSFA Convention in September. Applications are now due however we might be able to accommodate some late submissions. All applications are to be sent electronically at cmstankye@snet.net, or via mail C.M. Stankye, III, 126 David Humphreys Rd., […]

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Connecticut State Firefighters Association Fourteenth Annual Hall of Fame Dinner – Save the Date

Save-the-Date for the 15th Annual Hall of Fame Dinner to be held on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington, CT.  The Hall of Fame was established to recognize and honor members of the Connecticut Fire Service both living and deceased who have contributed to the betterment of the fire service […]

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By-Laws to be voted at 2022 Convention

Please see the proposed By-Laws to be voted at the Convention.

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Chief William “Bill” Halstead – Sandy Hook Vol. Fire and Rescue Obituary

January 18, 1949 – July 8, 2022 William “Bill” Halstead Sr. passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, July 8th, 2022. Bill was the beloved husband of Debbie Aurelia Halstead. Bill, a lifelong resident of Sandy Hook and graduate of Newtown High School, was born on January 18th, 1949 to Mildred (Casey) Halstead and […]

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