Congressman John Larson Selected as Congressional Fire Services Caucus Co-Chair
WASHINGTON, DC (February 6, 2025) The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) is pleased to announce that Congressman John Larson (CT) has been selected by the leadership of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus to serve as a co-chair. Congressman Larson assumes the position following the loss of Congressman Bill Pascrell (NJ), a long-time co-chair and champion of the fire service.
Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act Reintroduced in the Senate
On January 23, 2025, Senators Amy Klobuchar (MN) and Kevin Cramer (ND) reintroduced the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act (S.237). This bipartisan legislation aims to protect firefighters and their families by ensuring that firefighters diagnosed with certain cancers linked to their service are covered under the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits (PSOB) Program.
Congressman Mike Bost to Chair the Congressional Fire Services Caucus in the 119th Congress
WASHINGTON, DC (January 15, 2025) The Congressional Fire Services Institute is pleased to announce that Congressman Mike Bost (IL-12) will serve as the chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus for the 119th Congress.
Teresa Crisman Selected as the Recipient of the 2025 Dr. Anne W. Phillips Award for Leadership in Fire Safety Education
The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) and the International Fire Service Training Association/Fire Protection Publications/Oklahoma State University (IFSTA) are proud to announce that Teresa Crisman is the recipient of the […]
Two Fire Departments Selected for the Senator Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award
The Roswell (GA) Fire Department and the Allentown (GA) Volunteer Fire Department have been selected to receive the 2025 Senator Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award. The award presentations […]
CFSI and Masimo to Honor the Joliet Fire Department for Excellence in Emergency Medical Services
The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) and Masimo will honor the Joliet (IL) Fire Department with the 2025 Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Award for its innovations in emergency medical services. The award will be presented at the 35th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner on February 13th in Washington, DC.
National Firefighter Registry Reauthorization Passes Senate, Headed to President’s Desk to Become Law
On December 4, the fire and emergency services won a huge legislative victory with the Senate’s passage of the Firefighter Cancer Registry Reauthorization Act (H.R.3821). The bill, which had previously passed the House by a huge bipartisan vote of 413-7 on March 6, 2024, passed the Senate by voice vote. It will now be sent to the President’s desk to be signed into law.
CFSI to Honor Chief Kevin D. Quinn with Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award
The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) and Motorola Solutions are proud to announce that Deputy Chief Kevin Quinn of the Union Fire District, RI, is the recipient of the 2025 CFSI/Motorola Solutions Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award. The award will be presented on February 13 at the 35th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner.
The Visionary Leadership of Chief Jim Estepp: A Legacy of Fire Safety Innovation
Retired Fire Chief M.H. “Jim” Estepp of Prince George’s County, Maryland, led the passage of the first county-wide residential sprinkler ordinance in the U.S. His 1987 efforts set a national standard, saving countless lives. Estepp’s legacy of fire safety innovation continues through his leadership at the Congressional Fire Services Institute.
Congressman Bill Pascrell, the Father of the AFG and SAFER Programs, Passes Away
Congressman Bill Pascrell, who authored the original legislation that created the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, passed away earlier today at age 87. A co-chair of the Congressional Fire Services […]