Congressional Fire Services Institute Presents

February 17-18, 2027 | Washington DC

Join us for the 37th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner, where leaders from across the country gather to honor the dedication and bravery of our nation’s fire and emergency services. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate at one of the most prestigious events in the fire service community!

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Washington Watch: May 21, 2026

📌 AFG, SAFER, and FP&S Grant Programs Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is now OPEN! Applications for all three grant programs are currently open and will be closing on June 22nd. See article below for more information. 📌 National Fire Academy Resumes In-Person Emergency

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Washington Watch: May 7, 2026

📌 FEMA Reform Report is Finalized. On May 7th, a task force directed by President Trump to recommend reforms to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) finalized its report following its final council meeting. The final recommendations included a focus on

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Washington Watch: April 23, 2026

📌 FirstNet Reauthorization Passes the House. The First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026 (H.R. 7386) has passed the House of Representatives by voice vote. The legislation extends the FirstNet Authority through Fiscal Year 2037 and makes structural changes to the Authority.

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Washington Watch: May 21, 2026

📌 AFG, SAFER, and FP&S Grant Programs Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is now OPEN! Applications for all three grant programs are currently open and will be closing on June 22nd. See article below for more information. 📌 National Fire Academy Resumes In-Person Emergency

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Washington Watch: May 7, 2026

📌 FEMA Reform Report is Finalized. On May 7th, a task force directed by President Trump to recommend reforms to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) finalized its report following its final council meeting. The final recommendations included a focus on

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Washington Watch: April 23, 2026

📌 FirstNet Reauthorization Passes the House. The First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026 (H.R. 7386) has passed the House of Representatives by voice vote. The legislation extends the FirstNet Authority through Fiscal Year 2037 and makes structural changes to the Authority.

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CFSI News

New Leadership of the National Advisory Committee

The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) is proud to announce the new leadership of its National Advisory Committee (NAC). Vickie Pritchett of the National Fire Sprinkler Association is the new chair of the NAC and the new Vice Chair is

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About CFSI

Whether you are a member of the fire and emergency services, a public safety coalition, or the fire service industry, the United States Congress is more aware of your concerns because of the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI). Established in 1989 as a nonprofit, nonpartisan policy institute, CFSI is designed to educate members of Congress about the needs and challenges of our nation’s fire and emergency services to help them understand how the federal government can support the needs of our local first responders.

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

Submission Deadline: November 14, 2025
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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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