National Advisory Committee

Uniting Voices for Fire and Emergency Services: Driving Consensus and Legislative Action

The strength of CFSI is its National Advisory Committee (NAC). Composed of more than 35 trade groups, issue organizations, and professional associations including the leading fire and emergency services organizations in the country, the NAC provides a forum where the national organizations conduct discussions and develop consensus on important national fire and emergency services issues.

Funding for the United States Fire Administration and the AFG/SAFER grant programs, reallocation of spectrum for first responders, and greater involvement of first responders in disaster mitigation are examples of the types of issues the NAC has supported at recent meetings.

NAC Leadership

Preet Bassi of the Center for Public Safety Excellence is the chair of the NAC; the vice-chair is Vickie Pritchett of the National Fire Sprinkler Association. Both the chair and vice chair are eligible to serve two, one-year terms. The meetings are scheduled in the spring (in connection with the National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner) and fall of each year.

NAC Chair

Preet Bassi

NAC Vice Chair

Vickie Pritchett

NAC Member Organizations

NAC Meeting Minutes & Resolutions

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Fall
2024

Meeting Minutes

Fall
2024

Resolution to Support Lithium-Ion Battery Standards in Micromobility Devices

Fall
2024

Resolution on the Transition to NG 9-1-1

Fall
2023

Meeting Minutes

Fall
2023

Resolution on the Medal of Valor

Spring
2023

Meeting Minutes

Spring
2023

Resolution on PSOB and Cancer Presumption

Fall
2022

Meeting Minutes

Fall
2023

Resolution on Cancer Screenings for Firefighters

Fall
2022

Resolution on WTC Health Program Funding

Spring
2022

Meeting Minutes

Spring
2022

Resolution on FirstNet Reauthorization

Fall
2021

Meeting Minutes

Spring
2021

Meeting Minutes

Spring
2021

Resolution on Emerging Technologies

Fall
2020

Meeting Minutes

Fall
2020

Resolution In Support of Federal Initiatives to Promote the Installation of Carbon Monoxide Alarms In Residential Properties and Places of Public Accommodation

Fall
2020

Resolution to Support the Prioritization of Firefighters and EMS Personnel in Accessing COVID-19 Vaccinations, Treatments, Testing, and Supplies

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

Submission Deadline: November 7, 2025

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

Submission Deadline: November 7, 2025

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National Advisory Committee

NAC Leadership

NAC Chair

Preet Bassi

NAC Vice Chair

Vickie Pritchett

NAC Member Organizations

NAC Meeting Minutes & Resolutions

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Meeting Minutes

Resolution to Support Lithium-Ion Battery Standards in Micromobility Devices

Resolution on the Transition to NG 9-1-1

Meeting Minutes

Resolution on the Medal of Valor

Meeting Minutes

Resolution on PSOB and Cancer Presumption

Meeting Minutes

Resolution on Cancer Screenings for Firefighters

Resolution on WTC Health Program Funding

Meeting Minutes

Resolution on FirstNet Reauthorization

Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes

Resolution on Emerging Technologies

Meeting Minutes

Resolution In Support of Federal Initiatives to Promote the Installation of Carbon Monoxide Alarms In Residential Properties and Places of Public Accommodation

Resolution to Support the Prioritization of Firefighters and EMS Personnel in Accessing COVID-19 Vaccinations, Treatments, Testing, and Supplies

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