Join Us for the 2025 Connecticut State Firefighters Association Convention and Parade!

The Orange Volunteer Fire Association is thrilled to announce that we are hosting the 2025 Connecticut State Firefighters Association Convention and Parade, in conjunction with our 100th Anniversary Celebration. This grand event will take place from September 12-14, 2025, with the parade being held on Sunday, September 14, 2025, starting at 12:00 PM.

We cordially invite you to join us in celebrating both the 142nd Anniversary of the Connecticut State Firefighters Association and our 100th Anniversary. It promises to be a weekend filled with festivities, camaraderie, and pride as we honor our rich history and the dedicated service of firefighters across the state.

Event Details:

– Dates: September 12-14, 2025

– Parade Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025

– Parade Time: Begins at 12:00 PM

Included in this invitation package:

– Parade Registration Form: Sign up to participate in the parade.

– Location Information: Details about the convention meeting venue, apparatus parking, bus parking, and participant parking.

– Trophies and Awards List: A comprehensive list of the convention trophies and awards that will be presented once scoring tabulations are complete.

– Sponsorship/Advertisement Form: Information on how to sponsor or place an ad in support of the Orange Volunteer Fire Association.

– Parade Line-Up and Directions: Detailed parade line-up locations, directions, and updated information will be provided at a later date.

The Connecticut State Firefighters Association will also be sending out additional information regarding the convention, including details on meetings, luncheons, dinners, and the Annual Report.

We look forward to welcoming you to Orange in September for this momentous occasion! Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Chief Vaughan Dumas at OVFD@Orange-ct.gov.

Thank you for your support, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Fill out the convenient form below to register! You can al download the Convention Package Download This is a fillable PDF File – Fill out the form and click the print button

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Estimated Participation

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Number of Motorized Units

Number of Engines

Number of Trucks/Towers

Number of Rescues

Number of Antique Apparatus

Number of Hand Drawn Apparatus

Number of Drill Team Members

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