With the draft complete, CPSE is excited to announce that the public comment period is now open for the 11th Edition CFAI model. Feedback and input from all industry experts and community members are welcome. Check it out now--the opportunity to submit your comments ends August 30,2024. Our team will review every submission before finalizing the model later this year. https://lnkd.in/eCDi38Ua
About us
CPSE is the not-for-profit organization that accredits fire/rescue departments (Commission on Fire Accreditation International), provides professional designations for fire/rescue officers (Commission on Professional Credentialing) and provides technical and facilitation services for fire departments to help them develop strategic plans and analyze local community risks and hazards (Technical Advisor Program). Today, there are over 200 Accredited Agencies, representing both municipal fire departments and Department of Defense fire agencies and almost 2,100 fire officers who have achieved professional designations as Chief Fire Officer, Chief Training Officer, Chief EMS Officer, Fire Marshal and Fire Officer.
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http://www.cpse.org
External link for Center for Public Safety Excellence
- Industry
- Public Safety
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Reston, VA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1996
- Specialties
- Fire Service Self Assessment and Accreditation, Community Based Strategic Planning, Professional Credentialing, Community Based Risk Assessment, Standards of Cover, and Full Self Assessment Facilitation
Locations
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Primary
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Reston, VA, US
Employees at Center for Public Safety Excellence
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Rebecca Desch
Business Operations Manager at City of Bradenton Fire Department
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Ben May
Board Director Center for Public Safety Excellence
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Jerry A. Nulliner
Peer Assessor/Instructor/Mentor at Cener for Public Safety Excellence
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Wendy Korotkin, MSHS, FO
Innovator || Data Manipulator || Question Asker
Updates
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CPSE is collaborating with Fire Safety Research Institute and U.S. Fire Administration to ensure CFAI agencies are #NERISready. Read more at https://lnkd.in/eBhVfXUu
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The Call for Presentations is now open for the 2025 CPSE Excellence Conference. Share you knowledge and insight by going to https://lnkd.in/g8qP9dYv
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Los Pinos Fire Protection District (Colorado) conducted a community-driven strategic planning process from June 10 – 14, 2024. Facilitated by the Center of Public Safety Excellence, 18 community members and 23 agency members participated in this four-day planning workshop. The goal of the process was to act as a catalyst for the development of the agency’s five-year strategic plan.
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Northern Sonoma County Fire Protection District (California) conducted a community-driven strategic planning process. Facilitated by the Center of Public Safety Excellence, 65 community members and 23 agency members participated in this planning workshop. The goal of the process was to act as a catalyst for the development of the agency’s five-year strategic plan.
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The Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) seeks interest from financial services firms that provide Accounting and/or Auditing and Tax Preparation services. CPSE intends to engage two firms: one to provide outsourced accounting services and one to provide auditing and tax preparation services. Responses are due July 8, 2024 by 5pm ET. Full details can be found at https://lnkd.in/eF82xcQz.
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Felipe Hernandez (CFO-2021) has been selected as the next Alexandria Fire Department (VA) fire and EMS Chief . Congratulations, Chief! https://lnkd.in/gugggWBj
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John Whalen (CFO-2014) has been promoted to Chief of the Coral Springs-Parkland (FL) Fire Department. Congratulations, Chief! https://lnkd.in/dWTBj7T5
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Kevin Dove (CFO-2018) has been promoted to Chief of the Fayetteville Fire Department. Congratulations, Chief! https://lnkd.in/eV2nRz7T
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CPSE and Metro Fire Chiefs have released three more Proven Practices Case Studies: Behavioral Health, CRR, and WUI. Learn more about this project and other studies at https://lnkd.in/ek8gpKSX
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