Senate Now Considering Legislation to Reauthorize AFG, SAFER, and the U.S. Fire Administration
On March 29, 2023, the Senate unanimously agreed to move forward on the path to floor consideration of the Fire Grants and Safety Act (S.870). The Senate expects to consider […]
Senator Tester to Chair Congressional Fire Services Caucus in the 118th Congress
The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) is pleased to announce that Senator Jon Tester of Montana will serve as the chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus for the 118th […]
117th Congress Ends With Passage of Legislative Items Impacting the Fire and Emergency Services
As the 117th Congress came to a close, CFSI and many of our partner organizations were hard at work advocating for many legislative measures to benefit the fire and emergency […]
AFG, SAFER, USFA Reauthorization Bill Passes Senate Committee
On September 28, 2022, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee favorably reported out of committee a bill to reauthorize the AFG and SAFER grant programs, as well as […]
Bill Reauthorizing AFG, SAFER, and the U.S. Fire Administration Introduced in the Senate
CFSI is pleased to report that Senators Peters and Portman have introduced a bill to reauthorize the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) and Assistance to Firefighters Grant […]
CFSI Mourns the Loss of a Friend and Colleague
The CFSI Board of Directors and staff extend their sympathies to the family of Dave Finger, Chief of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs for the National Volunteer Fire Council. On June […]
CFSI Symposium and Dinner Logistics Update
We look forward to seeing you all at the Washington Hilton tomorrow and Thursday! In advance of the event, please note the following logistical changes: Seminar Room Change The seminars […]
NVFC AND VCOS Selected as Recipients of the Senator Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award
The two organizations are being recognized for their publication of the Lavender Ribbon Report. Released in 2018, the report provides information to the fire and emergency services on best practices to safeguard firefighters and emergency personnel from cancer.
CFSI and Masimo to Honor Three Fire Departments for Excellence in Emergency Medical Services
The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) and Masimo will honor three fire and emergency services departments with the 2022 Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Award for their innovations in the delivery of emergency medical services.
Chief Greg Cade Has Been Selected as 2022 Recipient of the Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award
The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) and Motorola Solutions are proud to announce that Chief Greg Cade is the recipient of the 2022 CFSI/Motorola Solutions Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award.
