CFSI Update 2009
CFSI Update: December 11, 2009
- Capitol Hill in Holding Pattern on AFG Reauthorization
- Nominee for Head of FEMA Grants Office Has Confirmation Hearing
- Ways to Keep Your Family Safe This Holiday Season
- House Passes Reauthorization of Fire Grants
- Department of Homeland Security Announces the Posting of the Program Guidance for the FY2009 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Services (SAFER) Grants
- ICC Votes to Include Sprinkler Provision in Next Edition of International Residential Code
- CFSI Takes Staffers Through a Day of Firefighter Training
- CFSI Executive Director Bill Webb Receives VCOS Award
- The Department of Homeland Security Announces Opening of Application Period for Staffing For Adequate Fire and Emergency Services Grants
- House Expresses Support for Designation of a "National Firefighters Memorial Day"
- GAO Releases Report on Fire Grant Application Process
- The Congressional Fire Services Institute's National Advisory Committee Held Their Fall Meeting
- Congressional Fire Services Institute's Board President Wins Pennsylvania Election
- Homeland Security Spending Bill Approved by Congress
- House Science & Technology Committee Approves Measure to Reauthorize FIRE and SAFER Grants
- President Obama Nominates FEMA Grant Administrator
- CFSI Executive Director Honored by FAMA/FEMSA Government Affairs Committee
- Senate Committee Approves Richard Serino to be FEMA's Deputy Administrator
- President Barack Obama Issues Proclamation for National Fire Prevention Week
- FEMA Awards Assistance to Firefighters Fire Station Construction Grants
- Application Period Open for Fire Prevention and Safety Grants
- National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Held in Emmitsburg
- NFPA Releases New Study on Property Loss in 2008
- FAMA/FEMSA Hold Fall Meetings in DC
CFSI Update September 11, 2009
- DHS Launches Ready Campaign for National Preparedness Month
- September is National Campus Fire Safety Month
- NIST Researcher Dan Madrzykowski Names Fire Service Instructor of the Year
- Kelvin Cochran Confirmed by Senate to Head US Fire Administration
- DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano to Speak at FRI Next Week
- USFA Speaks Out Against Novelty Lighters
- Senate Passes Homeland Security Spending Bill
- President Obama Names Chief Kelvin Cochran to Head USFA
- Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2010 Homeland Security Bill
- Register for the 2nd Annual Night at the Nationals Sponsored by Fire Team USA
- House Appropriations Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2010 Homeland Security Bill
- ARRA Application Period Open: Assistance to Firefighters Fire Station Construction Grants
- DTV Transition Set for June 12th
- Administration Releases Detailed Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Proposal; Proposes Cutting Funds to FIRE Grant Program
SPECIAL NEWS ALERT: Congressman Peter King to Chair Fire Caucus
SPECIAL NEWS ALERT: The Late-Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones Selected as CFSI Legislator of the Year
SPECIAL NEWS ALERT: Senator Tom Carper Selected Co-Chairman of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus
SPECIAL NEWS ALERT: President Obama Selects Florida Emergency Manager with Fire Service Background to Head FEMA
- Obama Administration Releases Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Proposal Outline
- DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano Appear Before House Homeland Security Committee
- Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act Reintroduced in House
- 21st Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner and Seminars Registration Now Open
CFSI Update: February 20, 2009
- Congress Passes Stimulus Package
- Congress Delays DTV Transition
- 21st Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner and Seminars Registration Now Open