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 […]
AFG, SAFER, USFA Reauthorization Bill Signed Into Law
On July 9, 2024, President Biden signed into law the Fire Grants and Safety Act (S.870). After two years of advocacy by CFSI and our National Advisory Committee members, the AFG and SAFER grant programs will continue to be able to deliver vital federal support to fire departments across the nation and enable them to address their baseline needs.
AFG and SAFER Reauthorization Bill Passes Senate, Sent to President to Become Law
On June 18, by a vote of 88 to 2, the Senate passed the Fire Grants and Safety Act (S.870), a bill to reauthorize the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant programs, as well as the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) through fiscal year (FY) 2028. The legislation also extended the sunset date for AFG and SAFER to September 30, 2030.
House Passes AFG, SAFER, USFA Reauthorization, Sends Bill to Senate
Today, the House of Representatives passed S.870, the Fire Grants and Safety Act, by a vote of 393 to 13. S.870 would reauthorize the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG), the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant Program (SAFER), and the United States Fire Administration (USFA).
Honoring the Late Senator Joe Lieberman, a Former Co-Chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus
The Congressional Fire Services Institute’s (CFSI) Board of Directors and staff extend their sympathies to the family of former Connecticut Senator Joseph Lieberman, who passed away this week at 82. […]
Karla Klas Selected as Recipient of the 2024 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 Karla Klas is the recipient of the […]
Skidmore College First Responder Health and Safety Laboratory Selected as Recipient of the Senator Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award
The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) and National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) have selected Skidmore College First Responder Health and Safety Laboratory (FRHSL) as the recipient of the 2024 Senator […]
CFSI to Honor Pat Morrison with Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award
The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) and Motorola Solutions are proud to announce that Mr. Patrick Morrison is the recipient of the 2024 CFSI/Motorola Solutions Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership […]
CFSI and Masimo to Honor the Philadelphia Fire Department for Excellence in Emergency Medical Services
The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) and Masimo will honor the Philadelphia Fire Department with the 2024 Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Award for their innovations in emergency medical services. […]
