Archive for the ‘CSFA News’ Category


National Volunteer Fire Council Resources Available

The NVFC is pleased to offer this monthly email to our state associations and other stakeholders to help you more effectively and easily communicate national fire and emergency service messages to your members. Here are resources and tools for December 2018. New Animated Videos: The NVFC has released two new animated videos as part of […]

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Statement regarding Fraudulent Phone Solicitation

During the past few months, there have been an increasing number of calls made to homes and businesses across the state in which telephone solicitors have been telling people they are raising money for the “Volunteer Firefighters Association” or organization name similar to that. The Connecticut State Firefighters Association represents 21,000 volunteers and 4,500 career […]

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Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters

The 2018 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend will be held October 6-7, 2018 in Emmitsburg, Maryland. For the second year, landmarks across the county will glow in respect to the fallen and their families for Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters. This nation-wide lighting is sponsored by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, as part of […]

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CSFA Eleventh Annual Hall of Fame Dinner

Connecticut State Firefighters Association Eleventh Annual Hall of Fame Dinner Thursday, April 4, 2019 Aqua Turf – Mulberry Street, Southington For more information, and to make a nomination, click here to download a 2019 CSFA Hall of Fame nomination packet.

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CSFA Legislative Update from Leon Collins, February 9, 2018

The February 6th meeting of the Fire EMS Caucus was well attended by the Fire Service – many thanks. You can view the recorded meeting on the Connecticut Network below. Caucus co-chair Rep. Brian Ohler explained that the members of the caucus are presently being polled regarding their support for issues of concern to the […]

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CSFA Tenth Annual Hall of Fame Dinner

The Connecticut State Firefighters Association Tenth Annual Hall of Fame Dinner Thursday, April 5, 2018 6-7 Open Bar, 7 pm Dinner Aqua Turf – Mulberry Street, Southington Cost $40.00 per person For tickets: CSFA Office (860) 423 -5799, William Coffey (203) 746 -1424, or Bob Guthrie (203) 934-7565 ALL TICKETS MUST BE PAID FOR BY […]

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Call for Testimony at the Codes and Standards public hearing on January 24th

Good afternoon all, I request that all Fire Service Groups Presidents who are available please come to the Codes and Standards public hearing on January 24th at 10:00 at the LOB in Hartford and provide testimony if you can.   The Connecticut Codes and Standards Committee will receive public comments on the proposed 2018 IRC which […]

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Small Town Fire Chief Roundtable & Training II – March 10, 2018

Presented by the New England Volunteer Fire & Ems Coalition (NEVFEC) and its sponsors: National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) You’re invited to the Small Town Fire Chief Roundtable & Training II Massachusetts Fire Academy, Springfield Campus 100 Grochmal Avenue, Springfield, MA Saturday, March 10, 2018 Join your fellow chiefs and other leadership from […]

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135th Annual Connecticut State Firefighters Association Convention: Avon, September 14- 16, 2018

The Avon Volunteer Fire Department is honored to be hosting the 135th Annual Ct. State Firefighters Association Convention & Parade September 14- 16, 2018. The festivities are in conjunction with their 75th Anniversary celebration. Schedule of Events: Friday, September 14: 11:30 am: Executive Luncheon, George’s Restaurant, 9 School Street, Unionville 6:00 pm: Irregulars Meeting, Avon […]

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Fire EMS Caucus Meeting – 2-6-2018

Please spread the word and save the date for the next Fire EMS Caucus meeting on Tuesday, February 6th, 2018, at the Legislative Office Building, Room 1E, at 10 a.m.

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