CFSI/Masimo Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Award Program – Nominations for 2026
The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) is accepting nominations for the 2026 Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Awards Program. This award honors fire departments for innovations and enhancements in the […]
Senator Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award – Nominations for 2026
The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) is accepting nominations for the 2026 Senator Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award. This award honors organizations for implementing innovative programs to […]
Washington Watch: October 9, 2025
šGovernment Shutdown Watch: The federal government has now been shut down for nine days with no end in sight. The Senate has held several votesĀ on a House-passed continuing resolution (CR), […]
Washington Watch: September 26, 2025
šFY24 AFG and SAFER Grants Released.Ā CFSI has been working to ensure that the FY24 AFG and SAFER grants are released and we understand that award announcements are underway. š Please […]
Congressional Fire Services Institute Accepting Nominations for its 2026 Awards Program
The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) is accepting nominations for its 2026 national awards program.Ā These awards honor both individuals and organizations for outstanding leadership in advancing firefighter health and […]
Washington Watch: September 8, 2025
šSupport the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act (S.237) to Add Cancer to Federal Death and Disability Benefits for Firefighters Congress is considering amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) […]
Washington Watch: August 21, 2025
šNew Executive Order Aimed at Federal Grantmaking Processes On August 7, the White House issued an executive order (EO)Ā titled āImproving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking.ā Notably, the EO is intended […]
Washington Watch: July 31, 2025
šCongress is Home for August Recess: Reach Out Today in 3 Easy Steps. With members of Congress heading back home to the states and districts, now is the time to […]
Washington Watch: July 18, 2025
šĀ Fire Sprinkler Tax Incentives Included in Tax Bill.Ā On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law and included tax incentives for fire sprinklers. Specifically, the […]
Washington Watch: July 2, 2025
šĀ House Homeland Security Bill Marked Up. On June 24, the House version of the FY26 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill was successfully marked up and reported by the full committee. The […]