Awards

Recognizing Excellence in Fire Service Leadership and Innovation

Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award

Jointly sponsored by the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) and Motorola Solutions since 1998, this award recognizes exemplary leaders in public safety for their work to improve the delivery of fire and emergency services in the areas of prevention, mitigation, and response.

Deadline for Nominations is November 8, 2024
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Dr. Anne W. Phillips Award for Leadership in Fire Safety Education

Sponsored by CFSI and the International Fire Service Training Association and named in honor of Dr. Anne Wight Phillips for her profound and enduring contributions to fire safety education, this award recognizes individuals for outstanding achievements at the national level in fire safety education.

Deadline for Nominations is November 8, 2024
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Senator Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award

Co-sponsored by the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI), the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), VFIS, and UL Fire Safety Research Institute, this award recognizes organizations for their outstanding contributions to firefighter health and safety.

Deadline for Nominations is November 8, 2024
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CFSI/Masimo Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Awards Program

Established in 2010, this awards program recognizes volunteer, career, and combination fire departments for excellence in the delivery of emergency medical services. It is co-sponsored by CFSI and Masimo, a global medical-device technology company that develops and manufactures innovative noninvasive patient monitoring devices.

Deadline for Nominations is November 8, 2024
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CFSI Legislator of the Year Award

Each year, CFSI selects legislators who have made significant contributions to the fire service. We congratulate these members of Congress and encourage all members to follow their footsteps and continue to work hard for the fire service.

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Award Program Sponsors

Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award Nomination Form

Submission Deadline: October 30, 2024
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    Dr. Anne W. Phillips Award for Leadership in Fire Safety Education Nomination Form

    Submission Deadline: October 30, 2024

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

    Submission Deadline: October 30, 2024
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    CFSI/Masimo Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Award Program Nomination Form

    Submission Deadline: October 30, 2024
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