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Congressional Fire Services Institute

Educating Members of Congress About Fire & Life Safety Issues Since 1989
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Day: October 30, 2025

Washington Watch: October 30, 2025

šŸ“ŒGovernment 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

Itā€™s 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 […]

Senator Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award Nomination Form

Submission Deadline: November 7, 2025
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Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award Nomination Form

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    Dr. Anne W. Phillips Award for Leadership in Fire Safety Education Nomination Form

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    CFSI/Masimo Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Award Program Nomination Form

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