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    • Congressional Fire Services Institute

    Washington, DC 20002

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    About Congressional Fire Services Institute

    The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) is designed to educate members of Congress about the needs and challenges of firefighters.

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    900 Second St. N.E.
    Ste 303
     Washington, DC 20002
    http://cfsi.org
    202-371-1277

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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.

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    Safety & Health

    Teresa Crisman Selected as the Recipient of the 2025 Dr. Anne W. Phillips Award

    Dec. 19, 2024
    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...
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    Named in honor of the late-Senator Paul S. Sarbanes of Maryland, the award recognizes fire departments and organizations for outstanding contributions to firefighter health and safety.
    Leadership

    Two Departments Selected for Senator Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award

    Dec. 16, 2024
    The Roswell, GA, Fire Department and the Allentown, GA, Volunteer Fire Department have been selected.
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    Leadership

    CFSI to Honor Chief Kevin Quinn with Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award

    Nov. 19, 2024
    Deputy Chief Kevin Quinn of the Union Fire District, RI, has helped shape fire service policy and programs at the local, state and national levels.
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    The award applications are due by October 30, 2024.
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    Application Deadline Extended for Four National Fire and Emergency Services Awards

    Oct. 30, 2024
    The Congressional Fire Services Institute has extended the deadline to Nov. 8 for its 2025 national fire service leadership awards.
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    Klas to Receive Dr. Anne W. Phillips Award

    March 18, 2024
    Karla Klas is the recipient of the 2024 CFSI/IFSTA Dr. Anne W. Phillips Award for Leadership in Fire Safety Education.
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    CFSI Names Sarbanes Safety Leadership Award Winner

    March 6, 2024
    Skidmore College First Responder Health and Safety Laboratory is the recipient of the 2024 Senator Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award.
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    Morrison Named Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award Winner

    Feb. 26, 2024
    The Congressional Fire Services Institute and Motorola Solutions chose IAFF Chief of Field Services Patrick Morrison as the 2024 honoree.
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    CFSI and Masimo to Honor the Philadelphia Fire Department

    Feb. 14, 2024
    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...
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    Careers & Education

    NEW DATE for 2024 National Fire and Emergency Services Symposium and Dinner!

    Jan. 4, 2024
    Originally scheduled for April 24-25, 2024, the program has been rescheduled for April 29-30, 2024.
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    ONE WEEK REMAINING to Submit a Seminar Proposal for the 2024 National Fire and Emergency Services Symposium
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    Congressional Fire Services Institute Call for Proposals

    Oct. 24, 2023
    The deadline to submit a proposal for the 2024 National Fire and Emergency Services Symposium is October 31, 2023.

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    For the Record 1/22

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    Jan. 17, 2022
    President Joe Biden signed into law the Protecting America’s First Responders Act.
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    Chief Dennis Compton served as the master of ceremonies for the 26th annual Fire and Emergency Services Dinner in Washington, D.C.
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    My Annual Class Trip to Washington: Time Well-Spent

    May 6, 2014
    Dr. Harry Carter shares his experiences from the 2014 Congressional Fire Caucus Dinner.
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    For the Record 4/13

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    April 1, 2013
    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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    Attendees at the 2012 Survivors Conference particpated in a variety of networking events and workshops in Fort Lauderdale.
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    Hope & Healing at the NFFF Survivors Conference

    Feb. 14, 2013
    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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    CFSI Opens Application Period for Four National Fire and Emergency Services Awards
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    National Fire Service Organizations Oppose Proposed Cuts to AFG and SAFER Grants

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    Aug. 9, 2023
    These programs provide critical funding to help fire departments secure needed equipment, training, and staffing to adequately protect their communities.
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    Pascrell Continues Fight for More Funding for Firefighter’s with Cancer

    June 21, 2023
    Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. asked a key House panel to reauthorize the Firefighter Cancer Registry for five years at a higher funding authorization level.
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    EMS

    CFSI and Masimo to Honor Colorado Springs Fire Department

    March 27, 2023
    The department will receive the 2023 Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Award for their innovations in the delivery of emergency medical services.
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    Careers & Education

    CFSI Selects Paul as 2023 for Dr. Anne W. Phillips Award Winner

    Feb. 27, 2023
    Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition's Peg Paul honored for her leadership in fire safety education.
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    Senator Gary Peters Named CFSI 2021 Legislator of the Year

    March 7, 2022
    Senator Peters has worked tirelessly on public safety initiatives, including those benefiting the fire and emergency services.
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    CFSI and Masimo to Honor Three Fire Departments for Excellence in EMS

    March 7, 2022
    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.
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    Cade Named Mason Lankford Award Recipient

    March 1, 2022
    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.
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    Firehouse Contributor Goldfeder among CFSI Award Recipients

    April 30, 2021
    Firehouse "Close Calls" columnist Billy Goldfeder has been honored by the Congressional Fire Services Institute with the 2021 Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award.