The Congressional Fire Services Caucus recently selected Congressman Peter King (NY-3) as Chairman of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus during the 111th Congress.  Congressman King, who is also the Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Committee, has been a long-time advocate of America's fire and emergency services.

 

The selection of Congressman King by the leadership of the Fire Caucus was praised by the fire service community.  "Congressman King has a solid record in support of our nation's firefighters," said Bill Webb, Executive Director of the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI).  "Congressman King has continually fought for increased funding for first responder grants, strengthening the role of FEMA and the United States Fire Administration's role in the Department of Homeland Security, and advancing fire safety legislation in Congress.  We are honored to have him as the Chairman of the Fire Caucus for the 111th Congress."

 

Past chairs of the Fire Caucus have included current Vice President of the United States Joseph Biden, Senator John McCain (AZ), House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (MD-5), Congressman Rob Andrews (NJ-1), Congressman Sherwood Boehlert (ret.), and caucus founder Congressman Curt Weldon (ret.).