Unemployment Claims for Call/Volunteer Firefighters

As we are aware, there have been a number of layoffs for call/volunteers from their regular jobs. Many Fire Departments have reported problems with their firefighters trying to collect unemployment benefits when layoffs happen.

Message from the New MCVFA President

Hello everybody! As you read this I am your new President of the MCVFA. My fire career spans the past seventeen years with the Hatfield Fire Department and the past ten years with the Williamsburg Fire Department.  Read More...

Mattapoisett Fire Department Awarded Fire Company of the Month for December 2011

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Nominate an Outstanding Firefighter for National Awards

NVFC awards recognize volunteer firefighters for lifetime achievement, fire prevention

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is now accepting nominations for the NVFC Lifetime Achievement Award and the Fire Prevention Award. Recognize an outstanding volunteer firefighter in your department or community by nominating them for one of these prestigious national awards. Nominations are due March 1, 2012.

On behalf of the Massachusetts Call Volunteer Firefighters Association, It is with deep regret to learn of two more LODD incidents, James Rice and Robert George in Massachusetts.  Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and fellow firefighters of FF Rice, FF George, and also FF Davies.  Please follow the link below (to PFFM) for more information.

Turn Your Vacations into Donations with MCVFATravel.com

Do you currently book travel at websites like Priceline, Cheaptickets, or Travelocity? The Massachusetts Call/Volunteer Firefighters Association is proud to announce another easy way to contribute - MCVFATravel.com. By booking your travel through the site, 40% of the royalties will be donated to the Massachusetts Call/Volunteer Firefighters Association. Read more...