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), […]
Breaking it Down: Government Shutdowns
CFSI has prepared an infographic explaining the government shutdown landscape.
CFSI Executive Director Bill Webb Announces Retirement
After serving as CFSI Executive Director for the past 30 years, Bill Webb announced his retirement effective December 31, 2025.Ā He made the announcement last night at a reception attended by […]
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 […]
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) […]