Michaela Campbell Michaela Campbell is the Executive Director of the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI). Michaela took the reins of the CFSI in January of 2026, but she is not new to the organization, politics, or the fire service. As the CFSI Executive Director, she leads the
organization's mission to advance federal policies and funding in support of the nation's fire and emergency services. Her work includes overseeing the strategic direction of the CFSI, conducting advocacy efforts, engagement with members of Congress and Federal Agencies, collaboration with national fire service organizations, and working with the Congressional Fire Services Caucus. She reports directly to the CFSI Board of Directors and works very closely with the CFSI National Advisory Committee (NAC) on a regular basis to set priorities and work cooperatively to ensure the success of the organization's collective efforts. Before being selected as the CFSI Executive Director, Michaela served for several years as their Director of Government Affairs, where she led the organization's federal advocacy portfolio and built strong relationships on Capitol Hill to promote fire service priorities. Her success in that role was essential to positive fire service outcomes, requiring her to work closely with the Government Affairs Directors from the major fire service organizations and associations. Michaela has also spent countless hours and days attending whatever meetings, summits, conferences, and other events to contribute to the cause and build positive and essential relationships within the diverse fire service community. Before her position at CFSI, Michaela worked at the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson LLP as a Legislative Assistant. In that role
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