Fire Sprinkler Provisions, LOSAP Reforms Included in Tax Overhaul Bill
(December 21, 2017) – On December 20th, the House and Senate approved the conference report to H.R. 1, the tax reform bill. Â While the tax bill could have far reaching […]
Congressional Staff Participate in Ride Along Program
(November 21, 2017) – Throughout the year, CFSI arranges for congressional staff to spend an evening riding with DC Fire and EMS to actual emergencies. Â Another successful program took place […]
Senate Passes Firefighter Grants Reauthorization
(August 3, 2017) – On August 2nd, the Senate approved S. 829, the AFG and SAFER Reauthorization Act, by unanimous consent. Â The legislation, which was unanimously approved by the Senate […]
CFSI Releases Fire Service White Paper: Document To Be Shared With Lawmakers To Increase Their Understanding of the Fire and Emergency Services
(July 24, 2017) – The Congressional Fire Services Institute has recently released a white paper that will be distributed to members of Congress and federal agency officials. The title of […]
House Subcommittee Conducts Hearing on USFA, Firefighter Grant Programs
(July 14, 2017) – On Wednesday, July 12th, the House Science, Technology and Space Committee’s Subcommittee on Research and Technology conducted a hearing to the review the United States Fire […]
Congress Passes Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvement Act
(May 18, 2017) – This week, Congress passed legislation designed to improve the timeliness and transparency in the Justice Department’s processing of the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program survivor, disability, […]
House Approves the Honoring Hometown Heroes Act
(May 18, 2017) – On the afternoon of Thursday, May 18th, the House approved H.R. 1892, the Honoring Hometown Heroes Act. Â The legislation amends the U.S. Flag Code, affirming the […]
Congressional Staff Participate in Ride-Along with DC Fire & EMS
(May 18, 2017) – On Friday, May 12th, approximately 20 staff members from the House and Senate participated in a ride-along with the District of Columbia Fire and EMS Department. […]
Senate Committee Approves AFG/SAFER Reauthorization
(May 17, 2017) – Today the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs unanimously approved S. 829, the AFG and SAFER Program Reauthorization Act. The legislation reauthorizes the Assistance […]
Forging New Relationships: Fire Service Leaders from Across the Nation Attend CFSI Event to Deliver Important Messages on Capitol Hill
The Congressional Fire Services Institute took great pride in hosting the 29th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Symposium and Dinner Program on April 5th and 6th, in Washington, DC. Over 1,500 fire and emergency services leaders from across the country attended this year’s program, spending much of their time attending seminars and meetings with the members of Congress.
