Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firefighters Association

Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firefighters Association (CVVFA) is a non-profit organization based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, that specializes in emergency responder safety, fire protection services, and data collection related to line of duty deaths and injuries. As a tax-exempt corporate entity registered with the federal government since May 2008, CVVFA has established itself as a nationally recognized expert in emergency responder safety research and serves as a prime contractor and grant recipient for federal agencies focused on protecting emergency personnel in hazardous environments, particularly those operating in roadway and traffic incident management contexts.

Through federal contract awards, CVVFA has provided comprehensive data collection, reporting, website development, and research services focused on emergency responder safety. The organization has received five primary contract awards totaling approximately $809,100 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). These contracts include: a $166,400 firm fixed-price purchase order from FHWA (awarded August 2024) for the Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Line of Duty Deaths and Injuries Data Collection and Reporting Project, extending through August 2026; a $219,400 purchase order from FEMA (awarded September 2023) to update the respondersafety.com website over a three-year performance period; a $174,600 purchase order from FEMA (awarded September 2022) for the Emergency Responder Roadway Operations Safety Study and Demonstration Initiative; a $99,300 purchase order from FEMA (awarded September 2022) for an Equity and Outreach Study on Protecting Emergency Responders on the Roadway; a $138,800 purchase order from FHWA (awarded July 2022) for the Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Line of Duty Deaths and Injuries Data Collection and Reporting Marketing and Database Maintenance Project; and a $71,749 purchase order from FEMA (awarded September 2021) for the Study of Protecting Emergency Responders on the Roadway Educational and Outreach Programs. All contracts were awarded on a firm fixed-price basis with no small business set-asides and no subcontractor involvement indicated.

Through federal grant awards, CVVFA has received substantial funding to enhance public and firefighter safety through equipment procurement, training, and community risk reduction initiatives. The organization has been awarded four Project Grants totaling approximately $2.37 million under FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044). These grants include a $709,740 grant awarded September 2025 for a 24-month performance period through September 2027 supporting fire prevention and safety initiatives; a $474,820 grant awarded July 2024 with a completion date of July 2026 that enabled procurement of firefighting equipment, personal protective gear, and training programs; an $851,335 grant awarded September 2022 focused on providing critical safety equipment and resources to enhance public and firefighter safety related to fire and fire-related hazards; and a $334,157.70 grant awarded August 2021 for services and products addressing fire protection and emergency response functions through August 2022. All grants support CVVFA's efforts in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and are designed to improve cooperative activities among local fire departments and emergency responders while advancing the organization's nationally recognized work in safety protocols and data reporting for emergency personnel.