FirstNet Reauthorization Bill Passes the House
The First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026 (H.R. 7386) passed the House of Representatives on April 20th by voice vote. CFSI and our partner organizations have worked diligently […]
Congressional Fire Services Caucus Presents Flags to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation in Honor of Fallen Firefighters
On April 15, the Congressional Fire Services Caucus continued its annual tribute to fallen firefighters by presenting 204 American flags – each previously flown over the U.S. Capitol – to […]
Bill Webb Named 2026 Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award Recipient
The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) and Motorola Solutions are proud to announce that Bill Webb, past Executive Director of CFSI is the recipient of the 2026 CFSI/Motorola Solutions Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award. The award will be presented on March 19, 2026 at the 36th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner.
Firefighter Cancer Support Network Named 2026 Sen. Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award Recipient
The Firefighter Cancer Support Network has been selected to receive the 2026 Senator Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award. Named in honor of the late Senator Paul S Sarbanes of Maryland, the award recognizes fire departments and organizations for outstanding contributions to firefighter health and safety.
A Message From CFSI Executive Director Bill Webb
As the year comes to a close and with it, my 30-year career as Executive Director of the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI), I want to extend my thanks and […]
The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act Becomes Law
The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) is pleased that the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act (S.237/H.R.1269) has become law as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. […]
Congressional Fire Services Institute Unveils National Report: “FEMA Reform: Recommendations from America’s Fire and Emergency Services”
Washington, D.C., November 24, 2025 — The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI), together with its National Advisory Committee (NAC), today released a comprehensive report titled FEMA Reform: Recommendations from America’s […]
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. He made the announcement last night at a reception attended by […]
Washington Watch: Week of March 24th
📌 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 […]