CFSI Staff

Dedicated Professionals Behind the Scenes: Our CFSI Staff

Executive Director

Bill Webb

Bill Webb has served as Executive Director of the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) since 1995. In his capacity as Executive Director, Bill works closely with members of Congress and fire service leaders on developing federal legislation and enhancing federal programs designed to improve the readiness of our nation’s fire and emergency services.

A writer and speaker, Bill has traveled throughout the country speaking at major conferences and trade shows. His written work has covered a broad range of first responder issues and has been featured in major fire service publications. In addition, he has served on a number of panels and testified before commission, offering his insight on national fire service issues and programs.

Before joining CFSI, Bill worked for the Firefighter Combat Challenge as the project manager for the competition. A former member of the first Bush administration, he served as a special assistant to cabinet secretaries at the U.S. Departments of Education and Labor, preparing briefings and accompanying the secretaries as a personal travel aide. Bill is an honorary member of the Vienna, Virginia Volunteer Fire Department, the Delaware Volunteer Firefighter’s Association, and the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 36. He also serves on the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Board of Directors.

Director of Government Affairs

Michaela Campbell

Michaela Campbell serves as the Director of Government Affairs at the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI), where she leads the organization’s federal advocacy on behalf of the nation’s fire and emergency services. In this role, she works closely with members of Congress, national fire service organizations, and the Congressional Fire Services Caucus to promote policies and secure funding that support first responders across the country.

Before joining CFSI, Michaela worked at the law firm Steptoe & Johnson LLP as a Legislative Assistant, where she helped to advise clients on legislative and regulatory strategies involving trade, tax, energy, labor, and environmental issues. Prior to that, she served in the U.S. Senate in the office of Senator Susan Collins. There, she developed a strong understanding of federal firefighter programs, including the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER), while also handling a wide range of policy areas such as tax and retirement security, national defense, and homeland security.

Michaela received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Brown University. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a deep commitment to public service and effective advocacy, using her expertise in legislative affairs to advance the mission of CFSI and strengthen the voice of the fire service on Capitol Hill.

Director of Development

Emily Griffin

Prior to joining CFSI, Emily was the Development Coordinator at Jobs With Justice. In this capacity, she managed their annual fundraising event, led their individual giving program, and provided grants management support. She also previously worked as the Development and Volunteer Associate for United Community where she worked on volunteer engagement, provided event logistics support, and oversaw donor relations. She holds a B.A. in Sociology from Christopher Newport University.

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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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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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CFSI Staff

Executive Director

Bill Webb

Director of Government Affairs

Michaela Campbell

Director of Development

Emily Griffin

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