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Congressional Fire Services Institute

Jim Estepp

m Estepp is the President and CEO of the Greater Prince George’s Business Roundtable and the Andrews Business & Community Alliance. Jim became a CFSI board member in 1994.  Prior to joining the board, he served as Chair of the CFSI National Advisory Committee, which is composed of national fire service organizations that guide CFSI in establishing positions on national fire service issues. 

Peggy Echols

Peggy Echols is Vice President of Operations for State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Companies. Her role as Vice President of Operations includes enterprise responsibility for Personal Lines Auto and Fire Underwriting. She joined State Farm ® in 1988 and has served in a variety of leadership positions including positions in Corporate Law, Public Affairs, Claims, and Underwriting.

Shane Ray

Shane Ray began his fire service career in 1984 and worked through the ranks of career and volunteer organizations serving from firefighter to chief. He served 13 years as Fire […]

Steve Austin

Steve Austin is a 55-year veteran of the volunteer fire service. A life member of the Aetna Hose, Hook, and Ladder Company of Newark, DE, Steve served as President of the Delaware Volunteer Firefighter’s Association between 1999 and 2000 and is the current chair of the DVFA Foundation.

Keith Brandstedter

R. Keith Brandstedter is President of Glatfelter Specialty Benefits, a Division of Glatfelter Insurance Group and affiliate Division to VFIS. Joining the Agency in 2014, Mr. Brandstedter leads an experienced […]

Chief Tiffany Green

As a 27-year veteran of the Fire Service, Chief Green holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Safety and a Master’s Degree in Emergency and Disaster Management. In March 1999, she became a career firefighter with the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department after serving as a volunteer firefighter for the Oxon Hill Volunteer Fire Department.

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

Submission Deadline: October 30, 2024
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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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