At the Center for Public Safety Excellence® (CPSE®) we are excited to bring you the latest learning opportunities to advance your department and career.
CPSE is looking for agencies to host the Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services workshop in 2024. If you are interested in hosting a 2024 workshop, download the hosting agreement for more information.
CPSE 2024 Summer Symposium – Atlanta, GA
- August 5-7 – Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Workshop – Sold out. Contact university@cpse.org to join the waitlist.
August 6 – Advanced Accreditation Workshop
August 7 – In-Person CFAI Peer Assessor Training Program
Click here for all Summer Symposium Workshops
Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Workshop – 3 Days, In-Person
Civilian Workshops
- September 4-6 – City of Marion Fire Department, Marion, IA
- September 10-12 – Renton Regional Fire Authority, Renton, WA
- September 18-20 – Geneva Fire Department, Geneva, IL
- September 24-26 – Idaho National Laboratory Fire Department, Idaho Falls, ID
- September 25-27 – Augusta Fire Department, Augusta, GA
- September 30-October 2 – Washington Township Fire Department, Dayton, OH
- October 7-9 – Henrico County Division of Fire, Henrico, VA
- October 15-17 – Charleston Fire Department, Charleston, SC
- October 21-23 – Poudre Fire Authority, Fort Collins, CO
- November 5-7 – Bryan Fire Department, Bryan, TX
- November 19-21 – Louisville Fire Department, Louisville, KY
Click here for for more information and to register for civilian workshops.
On-demand Training
- Category 2: Understanding the Essential Elements of the CRA/SOC
- Mentoring in the Fire and Emergency Services
- Data and Technology in the Fire and Emergency Services
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Active Inclusion for the Fire & Emergency Services
Click here for all on-demand training.
On-Demand Webinars and Resource Documents
We encourage you to take the time to access these free resources in the CPSE University:
On-Demand Accreditation Videos
- Writing the Four-Part Answer – A webinar explaining development of the four-part answer for the self-assessment manual.
- Performance Statements – A webinar explaining development of performance statements.
- Creating a Strategic Plan – A webinar explaining the creation of a community-driven strategic plan.
- Developing Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives – A webinar explaining how to develop effective goals and objectives for a strategic plan.
- Annual Appraisals – A handout to assist with developing annual appraisals.
- Critical Tasking – A handout to aid in conducting critical tasking for all emergency response types.
- Engaging Stakeholders – A handout explaining how to engage stakeholders in the CRA/SOC process.
- Fire Department Strategic Plans and Community Master Plans: Are They The Same? – A handout comparing and contrasting fire department strategic plans and community master plans.
- Performance Statements – A handout outlining how to develop performance statements.
- Writing the Four-Part Answer – A handout explaining development of the four-part answer for the self-assessment manual.
- Completing the Designation Application – Learn tips on completing the designation application for CFO, CTO, CEMSO, FM, or FO
- 21st Century Fire and Emergency Services White Paper – Handouts and videos on the critical issue areas.
CPSE is looking for agencies to host the Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services workshop in 2024. If you are interested in hosting a 2024 workshop, download the hosting agreement for more information.
For questions or assistance contact info@cpse.org or 703-691-4620.