Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI)
Staff
Executive Director of CFSI
Bill Webb
Bill Webb has served as Executive Director of the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) since 1995. In his capacity as Executive Director, Bill works closely with members of Congress and fire service leaders on developing federal legislation and enhancing federal programs designed to improve the readiness of our nation's fire and emergency services.
A writer and speaker, Bill has traveled throughout the country speaking at major conferences and trade shows. His written work has covered a broad range of first responder issues and has been featured in major fire service publications. In addition, he has served on a number of panels and testified before commissions and panels including the Advisory Panel to Assess Domestic Response Capabilities for Terrorism Involving Weapons of Mass Destruction.
Before joining CFSI, Bill worked for the Firefighter Combat Challenge as the project manager for the competition. A former member of the first Bush administration, he served as a special assistant to cabinet secretaries at the U.S. Departments of Education and Labor, preparing briefings and accompanying the secretaries as a personal travel aide. Bill is an honorary member of the Vienna, Virginia Volunteer Fire Department, the Delaware Volunteer Firemen's Association, and the International Association of Fire Fighter' Local 36. He also serves on the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Board of Directors. He and his wife, Katie, reside in Vienna, Virginia with their three children.
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Director of Government Affairs for CFSI
Sean Carroll
Sean Carroll is the Director of Government Affairs for the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI), a position he has held since joining the Institute in 2002. As the Director of Government Affairs, Sean is responsible for tracking all federal legislation and programs relating to the fire and emergency services, maintaining communications with members of Congress and federal officials, and designing educational programs targeting Capitol Hill and the White House. Sean also coordinates the activities of CFSI's National Advisory Committee, a coalition of over 40 national fire and emergency services organization. Before joining CFSI, Sean worked for United States Senator Susan M. Collins (R-ME) as her Director of Constituent Services. A native of Gray, Maine, Sean received his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Maine in 1998.
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Director of Development for CFSI
Mike Alderfer
Mike Alderfer is the is the Director of Development for the Congressional FIre Services Institute (CFSI). He joined the team in September 2008. As the Director of External Affairs, Mike is responsible for managing the Associates Club program, developing media contacts, and performing all logistical functions relating to the NAC meetings. Mike also administers the CFSI awards program, a program designed to recognize fire and emergency services members for their contribution and service to their communities.
Before joining CFSI, Mike worked for Georgetown Law as the Assistant Director of the Law Annual Fund. Mike grew up in Elmira New York and in 2005 received his Bachelors degree in Political Science and Public Communications from American University.