Category: CFSI News

Washington Watch: October 30, 2025

📌Government Shutdown Watch: The federal government has been shut down for 30 days and it remains unclear when it will end. Pressure is mounting for both Democrats and Republicans to […]

25 Years of AFG

It’s hard to believe that the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program was signed into law on this day 25 years ago. Passage of the legislation was an uphill battle with […]

Washington Watch: October 9, 2025

📌Government Shutdown Watch: The federal government has now been shut down for nine days with no end in sight. The Senate has held several votes on a House-passed continuing resolution (CR), […]

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: September 26, 2025

📌FY24 AFG and SAFER Grants Released. CFSI has been working to ensure that the FY24 AFG and SAFER grants are released and we understand that award announcements are underway. 📊 Please […]

Congressional Fire Services Institute Accepting Nominations for its 2026 Awards Program

The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) is accepting nominations for its 2026 national awards program.  These awards honor both individuals and organizations for outstanding leadership in advancing firefighter health and […]

Washington Watch: September 8, 2025

📌Support the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act (S.237) to Add Cancer to Federal Death and Disability Benefits for Firefighters Congress is considering amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) […]

Washington Watch: August 21, 2025

📌New Executive Order Aimed at Federal Grantmaking Processes On August 7, the White House issued an executive order (EO)  titled “Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking.” Notably, the EO is intended […]

Washington Watch: July 31, 2025

📌Congress is Home for August Recess: Reach Out Today in 3 Easy Steps. With members of Congress heading back home to the states and districts, now is the time to […]

Washington Watch: July 18, 2025

📌 Fire Sprinkler Tax Incentives Included in Tax Bill. On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law and included tax incentives for fire sprinklers. Specifically, the […]