Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI)
The deadline for four Congressional Fire Services Institute awards has been extended to Feb. 12, 2021
Murkowski, of Alaska, was named the Congressional Fire Service Institute’s Legislator of the Year in 2019
King was selected for his work on the front lines of many legislative efforts in support of America’s firefighters and EMS personnel
Chief Marc Bashoor told Wolf Blitzer that the training pause will lead to a “degradation in our services”
The organizations are mobilizing fire service personnel and advocates to contact their elected officials and push for reopening the National Fire Academy
As federal funding uncertainties loom, the Congressional Fire Services Institute emphasizes the need for first responders to follow legislative developments
A review of presidential milestone moments for the fire service – and how we can continue to advance the fire safety mission
Teresa Crisman is the recipient of the IFSTA Dr. Anne W. Phillips Award for Leadership in Fire Safety Education
The Roswell and Allentown departments will receive the Senator Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award at the 35th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner
The Joilet Fire Department will receive the 2025 Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Award from CFSI and Masimo for its innovations in EMS
Union Fire District Deputy Chief Kevin Quinn (ret.) is recognized for decades of work on fire service policies and firefighter health and safety
Pascrell was a longtime advocate for first responders and spearheaded the FIRE Act to help purchase equipment and provide staffing
The Fire Grants and Safety Act reauthorizes SAFER and AFG grant programs through fiscal year 2028
Legislation to fund grant programs and U.S. Fire Administration through 2028 heads to the President for signing
With program “sunset” on the horizon, National Advisory Council members converge to call on Congress to take action for America’s fire service
AFG and SAFER programs are scheduled to expire on Sept. 30, 2024
It’s time for the fire service to get a seat at the table of technological advancements that will impact our service delivery
Call your senators about restoring the proposed $22 million in fire grant program cuts
An inside look at the annual event to connect fire service leaders and legislators
Dr. Daniel Madrzykowski and Peg Paul were among the honorees during the annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner in Washington, D.C.
Remembering Dr. Anne W. Phillips, author of the Minority Report published in conjunction with “America Burning”
The Greater Tucson Fire Foundation is a nonprofit designed to respond to unmet needs of the firefighter community by facilitating access to wellness resources
The funds could go toward building or renovating stations, adding emission control systems, installing backup power systems and building personnel quarters
Other departments have show an interest in the Colorado Springs Fire Department’s multi-tiered response program
“Peg Paul has made significant contributions at the national level to fire prevention and life safety initiatives,” the Congressional Fire Services Institute said
Recent actions (and cautious optimism) suggest a finely tuned performance ahead from our fire service organizations
Chief Jim Estepp was elected to serve as president, with Peggy Echols elected vice president and Chris Neal re-elected secretary/treasurer
We asked current fire service leaders to spotlight the best of the best – those leaders, living or departed, whose influence is felt far and wide
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