Application Deadline Extended for Four National Fire and Emergency Services Awards

The Congressional Fire Services Institute is extending the deadline for submitting applications for its 2025 national fire service leadership awards to November 8. 

The four awards, which will be presented at the 2025 National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner on February 13, 2025, recognize individuals and organizations for leadership in fire and life safety. CFSI will cover the travel costs for the recipients to attend the dinner program.

Please contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions. The four awards include:

Senator Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award

Sponsored by CFSI, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, VFIS, and UL Fire Safety Research Institute, the award recognizes organizations for implementing programs that address firefighter health and safety, using NFFF’s 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives as the award criteria.

CFSI/Masimo Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Awards Program

Sponsored by CFSI and Masimo, the award recognizes fire departments for innovations in the delivery of emergency medical services. 

Dr. Anne W. Phillips Award for Leadership in Fire Safety Education

Sponsored by CFSI and the International Fire Service Training Association, the award honors public safety educators for outstanding achievements in fire safety education.

Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award

Sponsored by CFSI and Motorola Solutions, the award recognizes leaders at the national level for their contributions in advocating for our nation’s fire and emergency services in the areas of prevention, mitigation, and response.

The award applications are due by November 8, 2024.