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Washington Watch: July 31, 2025

šŸ“ŒCongress 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

šŸ“ŒĀ 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

šŸ“ŒĀ 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 […]

Senator Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award Nomination Form

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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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