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Shane Ray Appointed to CFSI Board of Directors

Dr. William F. Jenaway, President of the Congressional Fire Services Institute, announced that Chief Shane Ray, has been appointed to the CFSI Board of Directors. Dr. Jenaway made the announcement at the CFSI National Advisory Committee meeting on December 10th in Washington, DC. Chief Rayā€™s appointment is to a newly created board position.

Senator Lisa Murkowski Named CFSIā€™s 2019 Legislator of the Year

On December 17, the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) presented Senator Lisa Murkowski (AK) with its 2019 Legislator of the Year Award. A co-chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus since 2018, Senator Murkowski has been a strong advocate for our nationā€™s firefighters and emergency services personnel throughout her congressional career.

CFSI Accepting Applications for Fire Service-Based EMS Award

The Congressional Fire Services Institute is accepting applications for the CFSI/Masimo Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Award.Ā The award recognizes fire departments in career and volunteer/combination categories for implementing innovations in emergency medical services.Ā 

CFSI Names New Director of Government Affairs

The Congressional Fire Services Institute announces Michaela Campbell as the newest member of its staff. She has assumed the position of Director of Government Affairs, taking over for Sean Carroll who left CFSI to become Associate Director of Government Relations with Kidde.

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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      CFSI/Masimo Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Award Program Nomination Form

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