President Biden Signs Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Protecting America’s First Responders Act Into Law
This week, President Biden signed into law two bills that will benefit the fire and emergency services.
CFSI News
2022 National Symposium Call For Seminar Proposals
The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) is announcing an official Call for Proposals for the 2022 National Fire and Emergency Services Symposium.
Remembering Congressman Sherwood L. Boehlert, An Original Co-Chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus
On September 20, 2021, former Co-Chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, Congressman Sherwood L. “Sherry” Boehlert, passed away in New Hartford, NY. (Photo of Congressman Boehlert on left with Congressman Steny Hoyer at the National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner)
CFSI Announces Award Recipients for 2021
On Wednesday, April 28, 2021, the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) announced the recipients of its four major national awards for 2021 during its National Fire and Emergency Services Virtual Symposium.
CFSI ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM IN LATE APRIL: Health and Safety Factors and Event Restrictions Prompted Change in Program Format
While the process of administering COVID-19 vaccination has begun, the coronavirus remains a serious health risk across our nation and within the fire and emergency services community. Because of the unlikelihood of containing the virus and the easing of restriction on large-scale event by late April in the District of Columbia, CFSI has decided to offer the 2021 National Fire and Emergency Services Symposium virtually.
Senator Lisa Murkowski to Chair Congressional Fire Services Caucus in 117th Congress
The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) is pleased to announce that Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska will serve as the chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus for the 117th Congress.
CFSI Extends Deadline for National Fire and Emergency Services Award Applications
The Congressional Fire Services Institute has extended the deadline for submitting applications for its national fire service leadership awards to February 1, 2021. The extension will allow more time to complete the applications following the holiday season.
Government Funding and COVID Legislative Package Becomes Law
On December 27, 2020, the President signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act for fiscal year (FY) 2021 (H.R.133). The bill passed both chambers of Congress last week by significant majorities.
Congressman Peter King Named CFSI’s 2020 Legislator of the Year
The Congressional Fire Services Institute selected Congressman Peter King (NY-02) as its 2020 Legislator of the Year.
Paying Tribute to Senator Paul S. Sarbanes, Former Chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus
The Congressional Fire Service Institute’s Board of Directors and staff extend their sympathies to the family of former Maryland Senator, Paul S. Sarbanes who passed away on December 6th at the age of 87.