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šActing FEMA Administrator Resigns:Ā Earlier this week, the Acting Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Ā resigned. David Richardson hadĀ steppedĀ into the role following the ousting of then-Acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton in May. The Trump Administration has not put forth a nominee
The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) is accepting nominations for the 2026 Dr. Anne W. Phillips Award for Leadership in Fire Safety Education. This award honors individuals for achievements at the national level in fire safety education. The award presentation
šGovernment 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 find a path forward to reopen the government. šBill to
šActing FEMA Administrator Resigns:Ā Earlier this week, the Acting Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Ā resigned. David Richardson hadĀ steppedĀ into the role following the ousting of then-Acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton in May. The Trump Administration has not put forth a nominee
The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) is accepting nominations for the 2026 Dr. Anne W. Phillips Award for Leadership in Fire Safety Education. This award honors individuals for achievements at the national level in fire safety education. The award presentation
šGovernment 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 find a path forward to reopen the government. šBill to
Itās hard to believe that the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program was signed into law on this day 25 years ago.Ā Passage of the legislation was an uphill battle with many obstacles encountered along the way.Ā At the time, a federal
Whether you are a member of the fire and emergency services, a public safety coalition, or the fire service industry, the United States Congress is more aware of your concerns because of the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI). Established in 1989 as a nonprofit, nonpartisan policy institute, CFSI is designed to educate members of Congress about the needs and challenges of our nationās fire and emergency services to help them understand how the federal government can support the needs of our local first responders.
The CFSI Corporate Partners Program offers companies the opportunity to enhance their involvement and visibility in the fire and emergency services community at the national level. With tiered benefits that elevate your companyās recognition among key industry and government leaders, this program allows organizations to contribute at any time throughout the year, not just during the Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Symposium and Dinner. Please contact CFSI at 202-371-1277 with any questions.
With an annual donation of only $25, you can become a member of the Congressional Fire Service Instituteās Associateās Club. As a member, you will be directly supporting CFSIās mission to educate members of Congress and federal agency officials on the critical mission and needs of the American fire and emergency services. CFSI works to develop consensus among the national fire service organizations on important issues impacting fire and life safety, enabling the fire and emergency services to deliver a unified message to federal leaders.
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