The Congressional Fire Services Institute announced has announced that the theme for its 15th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner as “Securing Our Homeland.” The event will be held on April 30 at the Washington Hilton and Towers, Washington, D.C.

About 2,000 leaders from the fire and emergency services are expected to attend to engage in discussions with members of Congress and administration officials and to honor the contributions of the nation's first responders.

CFSI will offer workshops to help fire officials understand the legislative process, featuring government affairs representatives from the major fire service organizations.

Registration material is available at www.cfsi.org or by calling 202-371-1277. For hotel reservations, contact the Washington Hilton and Towers at 202-483-3000.