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Advocating for the Needs of Our Nation’s Fire and Emergency Services

….to educate Members of Congress about fire and life safety issues.

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 nation’s fire and emergency services to help them understand how the federal government can support the needs of our local first responders.

CFSI Board of Directors

The Board of Directors at the Congressional Fire Services Institute consists of esteemed leaders from the fire and emergency services sector. Their expertise drives our mission to advocate and enhance fire services through policy, education, and leadership on a national scale.

Jim Estepp

President

Peggy Echols

Vice President

Shane Ray

Secretary/Treasurer

Steve Austin

Board Member

Keith Brandstedter

Board Member

Chief Tiffany Green

Board Member

Meet the CFSI Staff

The dedicated staff at the Congressional Fire Services Institute are the cornerstone of our operations. With a diverse range of expertise in fire safety, policy, and education, our team works tirelessly to support our mission. They coordinate closely with our board of directors, stakeholders, and policymakers to ensure that the voices of fire and emergency services are heard at every level of government.

Bill Webb

Executive Director

Michaela Campbell

Director of Government Affairs

Emily Griffin

Director of Development

National Advisory Committee

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. During a meeting, any NAC member can submit a resolution that seeks CFSI’s support on an issue. If the NAC approves the resolution, it is presented to the CFSI Board of Directors for final approval.

NAC Leadership

Preet Bassi

NAC Chair

Vickie Pritchett

NAC Vice Chair

CFSI Corporate Partners

About 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 nation’s fire and emergency services so that the federal government provides the types of training and funding needed by our first responders.

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

Submission Deadline: October 30, 2024

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Provide outcomes and accomplishments of the program, specifically identifying which of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives were addressed.(Required)

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

Submission Deadline: October 30, 2024

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About Us

….to educate Members of Congress about fire and life safety issues.

CFSI Board of Directors

Jim Estepp

Peggy Echols

Shane Ray

Steve Austin

Keith Brandstedter

Chief Tiffany Green

Meet the CFSI Staff

Bill Webb

Michaela Campbell

Emily Griffin

National Advisory Committee

NAC Leadership

Preet Bassi

NAC Chair

Vickie Pritchett

NAC Vice Chair

CFSI Corporate Partners

About CFSI

Contacting CFSI

Follow CFSI

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