In August 2025, the Commission on Professional Credentialing® (CPC®) surpassed 4,000 credentialed professionals. At 4,006 designations, this is the highest number of credentialed professionals CPC has ever awarded. Formed in 2000 to award designation to fire and...
The Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) appoints Matthew Knott, CFO, FM, PIO, Fire Chief, Green Bay Metro Fire Department, WI, to the Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC) representing CFOs who are agency heads protecting populations 50,000-250,000....
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....
You Asked, We Listened: Printing Your Application Is Here! Great news! We've just rolled out a game-changing update to our credentialing applications. Now you can print your application components with just a few clicks! This awesome feature was a request during the...
CPSE is pleased to announce that Ronald J. Siarnicki has been awarded the prestigious Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Emeritus designation. The Emeritus Designation Committee, impressed by Chief Siarnicki’s lifelong commitment and achievements, didn't hesitate to give their...
The CPSE appoints James Burgess, Director of Training and Grants Administration, International Association of Fire Fighters, to the Commission on Professional Credentialing as the Labor representative. James Burgess is the Director of Training and Grants...
The CPSE appoints Chris Angermuller, Fire Chief, Windsor Severance Fire Rescue, CO, to the Commission on Professional Credentialing representing CFOs who are agency heads protecting populations less than 50,000. Chris Angermuller, DPA, is the fire chief for Windsor...
Kevin Good is Fire Chief of the US Army Garrison-Fort Belvoir, Virginia, a CFAI Accredited Agency. He began his fire service career in 1997 as a volunteer in Stafford County, Virginia where he served in a variety of roles with that combination system for over 20...
Paige Duncan is a municipal leader with over 30 years of experience in local government, public administration, and strategic planning. As Town Manager of Foxborough, Massachusetts, she oversees municipal operations, financial strategy, and public safety initiatives....
The Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC) honors exceptional professionals through two prestigious recognitions: the Emeritus Designation and the Excellence in Credentialing Award. Emeritus Designation The Emeritus status is bestowed upon individuals who have...