Washington Watch: June 18, 2026
📌 AFG, SAFER, and FP&S Grant Programs Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is now OPEN! Applications for all three grant programs are currently open and will be closing on June […]
Washington Watch: June 4, 2026
📌 AFG, SAFER, and FP&S Grant Programs Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is now OPEN! Applications for all three grant programs are currently open and will be closing on June […]
Washington Watch: May 21, 2026
📌 AFG, SAFER, and FP&S Grant Programs Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is now OPEN! Applications for all three grant programs are currently open and will be closing on June 22nd. See article […]
Washington Watch: May 7, 2026
📌 FEMA Reform Report is Finalized. On May 7th, a task force directed by President Trump to recommend reforms to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) finalized its report following its […]
Washington Watch: April 23, 2026
📌 FirstNet Reauthorization Passes the House. The First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026 (H.R. 7386) has passed the House of Representatives by voice vote. The legislation extends the FirstNet Authority through […]
New Leadership of the National Advisory Committee
The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) is proud to announce the new leadership of its National Advisory Committee (NAC). Vickie Pritchett of the National Fire Sprinkler Association is the new […]
Washington Watch: April 9, 2026
📌 Paul Matheis Appointed as Fire Administrator. Paul Matheis, a former Division Chief with the Newport Beach Fire Department, has been appointed as the new USFA Fire Administrator. 📌 Secretary […]
Washington Watch: March 26, 2026
📌Senator Markwayne Mullin Confirmed as DHS Secretary. The Monday night vote fell mostly along party lines (54-45) with one Republican voting against and two Democrats voting for Mullin. In his […]
Washington Watch: March 5, 2026
📌ACT NOW: Fire Service Day on the Hill is TWO WEEKS AWAY (March 18, 2026). Mark your calendar for Fire Service Day on the Hill on March 18, 2026, and make […]
Washington Watch: February 19, 2026
📌ACT NOW to Join Fire Service Day on the Hill (March 18, 2026): Mark your calendar for Fire Service Day on the Hill on March 18, 2026, and make your voice […]