The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has announced that it will participate in the Congressional Fire Services Institute’s (CFSI) 35th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Symposium and Dinner on February 12-13 in Washington, DC.
During the event, NVFC representatives will meet with members of Congress to discuss legislative priorities.
These meetings are part of broader advocacy efforts involving CFSI’s National Advisory Committee, which includes over 30 national fire service organizations.
According to NVFC, representatives will present key policy concerns to lawmakers during the meetings.
These priorities are detailed in one-page documents available on the NVFC website, which can also be used by those unable to attend the event in Washington.
NVFC has encouraged fire service personnel to engage with their representatives at the district level by sharing these documents with congressional staff.
CFSI’s symposium will offer educational seminars on federal programs and legislative issues relevant to the fire and emergency services sector.
These sessions will feature policymakers and national fire service leaders.
Attendees will also have opportunities to engage with federal agency officials and members of Congress to discuss national and local fire service concerns.
The event is expected to attract more than 1,500 fire and emergency service professionals.
The symposium will conclude with the National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner at the Marriott Marquis ballroom.
The event will include remarks from members of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus and administration officials.
During the dinner, four awards will be presented for contributions to fire and emergency services.
The event serves as a platform to recognize individuals and organizations that have supported fire service readiness and response capabilities.
The Congressional Fire Services Institute’s (CFSI) National Fire and Emergency Services Symposium and Dinner will take place on February 12-13 in Washington, DC.
The event will bring together fire service leaders, including the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), to discuss legislative priorities with members of Congress.
NVFC representatives will meet with lawmakers to present policy concerns relevant to fire and emergency services.
One-page documents outlining these priorities are available for those who cannot attend in person.
The symposium will include seminars featuring national fire service leaders and policymakers.
Attendees will have opportunities to engage with federal officials on legislative and funding issues affecting fire services.
The event will conclude with the National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner, where government leaders will deliver remarks.
Four awards will be presented to individuals and organizations recognized for contributions to fire and emergency services.
