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 2024 Summer Symposium – Atlanta, GA
- August 5-7 – Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Workshop
- August 6 – Advanced Accreditation Workshop
- August 7 – In-Person CFAI Peer Assessor Training Program
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Peer Assessor Training Program
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May 7 & 14 – Virtual. Completion of the Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Workshop is required. REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON
Click here for Virtual Peer Assessor Training Program information.
Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Workshop – 3 Days, In-Person
Civilian Workshops
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May 7-9 – Green Bay Metro Fire Department, Green Bay, WI
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June 3-5 – Surprise Fire Medical Department, Surprise, AZ NEW DATES
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June 4-6 – Coral Gables Fire Rescue, Coral Gables, FL
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June 11-13 – Vista Fire Department, Vista, CA
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September 4-6 – City of Marion Fire Department, Marion, IA
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September 10-12 – Renton Regional Fire Authority, Renton, WA
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September 18-20 – Geneva Fire Department, Geneva, IL
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September 25-27 – Augusta Fire Department, Augusta, GA
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September 30-October 2 – Washington Township Fire Department, Dayton, OH
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October 15-17 – Charleston Fire Department, Charleston, SC
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October 21-23 – Poudre Fire Authority, Fort Collins, CO
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
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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.