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 2025....
On August 5th, 2024, during the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) Summer Symposium, CPSE introduced the CPSE Center for Innovation. A wholly owned 501 (c)(3) nonprofit subsidiary, the CPSE Center for Innovation will address an industry-wide gap in...
The Center for Public Safety Excellence® (CPSE®) is excited to share our efforts to align the Commission on Fire Accreditation International® (CFAI®) Model with the new National Emergency Response Information Systems (NERIS). CPSE is in regular communication with both...
Request for Information Outsourced Financial Services - Center for Public Safety Excellence Date of Release: June 10, 2024 RESPONSE DATE: July 8, 2024 INTRODUCTION This Request for Information (RFI), issued by the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE), seeks...
In 2022, CPSE and the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association partnered to develop a series highlighting proven practices of Metro departments accredited by CPSE’s Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI). Given their size, metro departments face unique...
Chelsea Rubadou is an Engineer for the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and currently works as staff liaison and subject matter expert for standards dedicated to community risk reduction, data analysis, and fire prevention programs. Her goal is to develop...
On March 1, 2024, the Center for Public Safety Excellence® (CPSE) took a significant leap forward in its commitment to serving professionals in the field with the launch of a new online application process for the Commission on Professional Credentialing® (CPC). This...
Chief Terry Ford, ret. (CFO)CPSE University is pleased to announce the launch of a multi-part, on-demand webinar to assist with creating a mentoring program in your department. Terry Ford, CFO, retired Fire Chief, Tinker AFB, will guide you through the five modules....
Joshua Smith Ph.D., CFO, has over 20 years of public safety experience, concentrating in emergency services and community college adult education. He is a retired Chief Fire Officer and currently serves as Assistant to the International Association of Fire Fighters...
Heather McGuire has served as City Administrator for St. Charles, Illinois since 2021, overseeing an accredited Fire Department. Prior to her work in municipal government, Heather was a practicing attorney with a focus in municipal law. Her career in local government...