Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell Recognized for Outstanding Leadership Recipient of the 2020 CFSI/Motorola Solutions Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award

The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) and Motorola Solutions once again proudly recognize Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell as the recipient of the 2020 Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award.Ā
CFSI and NFFF Recognize Three Fire Departments for Their Commitment to Firefighter Health and Safety
Since 1922, the National Fire Protection Association has sponsored the public observance of Fire Prevention Week. It is a week in which we renew our commitment to fire safety and educate the public about safeguarding their communities and homes against the threat of fire.
CFSI Recognizes National EMS Week
The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) takes this opportunity during National EMS Week to honor the men and women serving in fire and emergency services departments across the nation who deliver pre-hospital 9-1-1 emergency medical care.Ā Ā Ā
CFSI Continues Advocating for Federal Legislation and Programs
COVID-19 continues to command much of the attention on Capitol Hill and in the agencies. As the pandemic evolves, CFSI has continued to advocate with other national fire service organizations for supplies, testing, and additional direct funding to support the fire service.
President Signs Stimulus Bill Into Law
This afternoon, the President signed into lawH.R.748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The House passed the bill earlier today by voice vote and the Senate passed […]
Recognizing Our Nationās All-Hazards Firefighters
Today (April 30th) is the day the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) was supposed to host the 32nd Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner — an event to have been attended by 1,500 fire and emergency services leaders across the country to pay tribute to the dedication and commitment of our nationās firefighters and emergency services personnel.
CFSI to Postpone National Fire and Emergency Services Symposium and Dinner Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
On behalf of the Congressional Fire Services Instituteās Board of Directors, I regret to announce that the 32nd Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Symposium and Dinner has been postponed until further notice.
CFSI and Masimo to Honor Two Fire Departments With EMS Award

The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) and Masimo will honor the San Antonio (TX) Fire Department and the Chesterfield County (VA) Fire and Emergency Medical Services with the Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Award. The award presentations will take place on April 30th at the 32nd Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner in Washington, DC.
CFSI AND IFSTA to Recognize Ed Comeau With Public Safety Educator Award 2020 Recipient of the CFSI/IFSTA Dr. Anne W. Phillips Award for Leadership in Fire Safety Education
The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) and the International Fire Service Training Association at Fire Protection Publications, Oklahoma State University (IFSTA/FPP/OSU) are pleased to announce that Mr. Ed Comeau is the recipient of the 2020 Dr. Anne W. Phillips Award for Leadership in Fire Safety Education.Ā Ā
Three Fire Departments Selected as Recipients of the Senator Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award
The Congressional Fire Services Institute and National Fallen Firefighters Foundation have selected Sioux Falls (SD) Fire Rescue, the Clayton (DE) Fire Company, and the Prince Georgeās County (MD) Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department as the recipients of the 2020 Senator Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award.