We’re Hiring – Join Our Team!
The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) is seeking a Manager/Director of Government Affairs to help shape national fire service policy and advocate for our nationās first responders. Join a fun, […]
Breaking it Down: Government Shutdowns
CFSI has prepared an infographic explaining the government shutdown landscape.
CFSI Executive Director Bill Webb Announces Retirement
After serving as CFSI Executive Director for the past 30 years, Bill Webb announced his retirement effective December 31, 2025.Ā He made the announcement last night at a reception attended by […]
Washington Watch: Week of March 24th
š CFSI Leads Letters to Agencies, Congress Supporting Fire Service Priorities. Over the past few weeks, CFSI has led several letters to Congress and the federal agencies in support of […]
CFSI Washington Watch: National Fire Academy Closed; Government Shutdown Averted; Agency Staffing Changes; and More.
š Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Here are some quick hits to start off the week: š National Fire Academy Closed: The U.S. Fire Administrationās National Fire Academy (NFA) was closed […]
TAKE ACTION TODAY TO REOPEN THE NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY
ā National Fire Academy Closed Until Further Notice: FEMA has announced that in-person NFA classes and associated trainings in the states have been canceled during a “process of evaluating agency […]
CFSI Washington Watch: AFG/SAFER Guidance Issued, Government Funding Deadlines, Agency Staffing Changes, and More.
Itās no secretāthere is a lot going on in Washington, D.C. with political changes, policy discussions, and evolving priorities. Here are some quick hits to start off the week: š […]
Tell CFSI About the AFG and SAFER Grants
Recent confusion around freezing certain federal grants has raised questions within the fire and emergency services about the status of the AFG and SAFER grant programs, and other federal grant […]
CFSI Announces Schumer, Johnson, Peters, and Kean as 2024 Legislators of the Year
WASHINGTON, DC (February 12, 2025) The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) is pleased to announce that four members of Congress have been selected as CFSIās 2024 Legislators of the Year.Ā […]
Senator Amy Klobuchar Selected as Congressional Fire Services Caucus Co-Chair
WASHINGTON, DC (February 6, 2025) The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) is pleased to announce that Senator Amy Klobuchar (MN) has been selected by the leadership of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus to serve as a co-chair. Senator Klobuchar assumes the position following the departures of former co-chairs Senator Tom Carper (DE) and Senator Jon Tester (MT).Ā