Congressman Mike Bost to Chair the Congressional Fire Services Caucus in the 119th Congress
The Congressional Fire Services Institute is pleased to announce that Congressman Mike Bost (IL-12) will serve as the chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus for the 119th Congress.
Congressman Bost has represented the 12th District of Illinois since 2015. During his time in Congress, Congressman Bost has worked tirelessly to support America’s fire and emergency services. The Congressman has a strong history with the fire service, serving as a firefighter for the Murphysboro (IL) Fire Department. He graduated from the University of Illinois’ Certified Firefighter II Academy in 1993 and worked with the Murphysboro Fire Department even while serving as a state representative. The Congressman also served in the United States Marine Corps from 1979 to 1982.
“With his fire service background, Congressman Bost understands the importance of Congressional support for America’s fire and emergency services. During his time in Congress, he has been a steadfast champion for the fire and emergency services, demonstrating a deep commitment to ensuring our first responders have the resources they need to keep their communities safe,” said Jim Estepp, President of CFSI’s Board of Directors.
“As a former firefighter, I know firsthand the dedication our first responders show to the communities they serve,” said Bost. “I’m honored to stand shoulder to shoulder with my firefighter brothers and sisters who put their lives on the line for their communities. I’m humbled by this opportunity to be a leading voice for them in Congress through the Fire Services Caucus.”
The Congressional Fire Services Caucus leadership is composed of eight members – four each from the Senate and House. Maintaining the bipartisan spirit of the Caucus, leadership is split evenly between party lines with four Democrats and four Republicans. The chairmanship rotates between a Democrat and a Republican every Congress. Congressman Bost takes over the chairmanship following the leadership of former Senator Jon Tester (MT), who chaired the caucus in the 118th Congress.
The Fire Caucus is among the largest caucuses in Congress. Members join to learn more about our nation’s fire and emergency services and the federal government’s role in addressing the needs of our nation’s fire and emergency services. A list of current members is located on CFSI’s website. If your member is not on the list, please ask them to join
