Connecticut Fire Chiefs Address Burning Issues in the Fire Service The Connecticut Volunteer Workforce Solutions Program in partnership with the Connecticut Fire Chiefs Association will be hosting an interactive fire service summit designed to bring together fire departments from across Connecticut to discuss and problem-solve important issues facing the fire service. The Chiefs have extended […]
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The Connecticut State Firefighters Association- Comptroller Sean Scanlon Releases Special Examination on Firefighters in ConnecticutComptroller Sean Scanlon today joined Connecticut fire service leaders to observe International Firefighters Day and to release the Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) Special Examination on Firefighters in Connecticut. The report outlines an extensive survey conducted by OSC to assess the number of fire departments and firefighters—both career and volunteer—in Connecticut, as well as […]
- Governor Lamont Signs Legislation Expanding CT Firefighters Cancer Relief ProgramGovernor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed into law legislation making several updates to the Connecticut Firefighters Cancer Relief Program, including adding skin cancer to the types of cancer covered under the program, and modifying the language governing its eligibility to make it clear that all firefighters statewide have access to the program, […]
- Governor Lamont, Comptroller Scanlon Announce Enhanced Cancer Screenings for Firefighters4/14/2025 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Comptroller Sean Scanlon today announced that effective May 1, 2025, the State of Connecticut is expanding the benefits it provides to firefighters to include free, enhanced cancer screenings. This new benefit comes in response to evidence that firefighters, due to their repeated exposure to smoke, toxic chemicals, […]
- CSFA Legislative Report – May 9, 2025Please see the attached legislative tracking chart for the week ending May 2, 2025. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns you may have: John CarewCSFA Legislative Representative203-214-5535Jpcarew@snet.net Click here to download the CSFA Client Report (5/9/25).
- Grant Announcement: $1.5 Million to Be Awarded to Local Fire DepartmentsThe NVFC is excited to release the following announcements. Please share with your audience. The 2025 State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program application period will be open from June 4-6. A total of $1.5 million will be awarded to eligible volunteer fire departments – 150 departments will each receive a $10,000 grant to help […]
- Comptroller Sean Scanlon Releases Special Examination on Firefighters in Connecticut