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Established in 1989 as a nonprofit, nonpartisan policy institute, Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) is designed to educate members of Congress about the needs and challenges of our nation's fire and emergency services so that the federal government provides the types of training and funding needed by our first responders.
The Dr. Anne W. Phillips Award for Leadership in Fire Safety Education recognizes individuals for outstanding lifetime achievements at the national level in fire safety education...
Skidmore College First Responder Health and Safety Laboratory is the recipient of the 2024 Senator Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award.
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...
Art Glatfelter1924 – 2013Arthur J. Glatfelter, founder of Glatfelter Insurance Group and an original member of the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) Board of Directors...
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Jamie Holmes never worried about managing her family's finances, maintaining the yard or the family's cars. The self-described "Suzie Homemaker" relied on her husband, Paul, a...
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These programs provide critical funding to help fire departments secure needed equipment, training, and staffing to adequately protect their communities.
Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. asked a key House panel to reauthorize the Firefighter Cancer Registry for five years at a higher funding authorization level.
The departments are the South Metro, CO, Fire Rescue, Loudoun County, VA, Combined Fire and Rescue Systems, and Fairfax County, VA, Fire and Rescue Department.
Chief Greg Cade will receive the 2022 CFSI/Motorola Solutions Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award at the 32nd Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner.
Firehouse "Close Calls" columnist Billy Goldfeder has been honored by the Congressional Fire Services Institute with the 2021 Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award.
The Congressional Fire Services Institute has announced that Pennsylvania Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick will serve as Co-Chair for the Congressional Fire Services Caucus.
CFSI will offer the 2021 National Fire and Emergency Services Symposium virtually due to health risks within the fire and emergency services community.
The Congressional Fire Services Institute is accepting nominations for the Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award recognizing individual leadership.
Chief Ronald Siarnicki, the Executive Director of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, has been elected Chairman of the Congressional Fire Services Institute National ...
Three fire departments in South Dakota, Delaware and Maryland are recipients of the 2020 Senator Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award.
Dr. William F. Jenaway, President of the Congressional Fire Services Institute, has announced the appointment of Shane Ray to the CSFI Board of Directors.
It’s never too early to think about the ideal holiday gift for your family, friends and fellow firefighters. The 2018 National Fire Service Christmas ornament is ready for sale...
The Honorable Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, will address the 30th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner.
The award presentation will take place on April 19th at the 30th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner in Washington, DC. Tickets are still available.
CFSI and NFFF have selected the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) as the recipient of the 2017 Senator Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award...
The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) and the International Fire Service Training Association at Fire Protection Publications, Oklahoma State University (IFSTA/FPP-...
hree Fire Departments to be Honored for Excellence in Emergency Medical Services by MedicAlert Foundation and CFSI Fourth Annual Excellence Award Presentation at 26th National...
On July 27, 2013, the Congressional Fire Services Institute will hold its annual silent auction at the Firehouse Expo in Baltimore, Maryland.A popular event among the trade show...
The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) announced that it is now accepting nominations for its 2012 national awards program. These awards honor both individuals and ...