Dr. Anne W. Phillips Award for Leadership in Fire Safety Education – Nominations for 2026
The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) is accepting nominations for the 2026 Dr. Anne W. Phillips Award for Leadership in Fire Safety Education. This award honors individuals for achievements at […]
Washington Watch: October 30, 2025
šGovernment Shutdown Watch: The federal government has been shut down for 30 days and it remains unclear when it will end. Pressure is mounting for both Democrats and Republicans to […]
25 Years of AFG
Itās hard to believe that the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program was signed into law on this day 25 years ago.Ā Passage of the legislation was an uphill battle with […]
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 […]