CPSE Welcomes Chief Freeman to the Board of Directors
The CPSE Board of Directors welcomes its newest member, Chief Reginald Freemen (CFO-2008). Freeman is the fire chief for the Oakland (California) Fire Department. Prior to joining Oakland he served as the fire chief/emergency management director for...
read moreCPSE Learning Opportunities
At the Center for Public Safety Excellence® (CPSE®) we are excited to bring you the latest learning opportunities to advance your department and career. Peer Assessor Training Program August 11 and 18Distance learning webinar; $400 - Register Quality...
read moreCPC Welcomes Tinker as New Commissioner
The CPSE Board of Directors has appointed Captain Grant Tinker as a Commission on Professional Credentialing Commissioner representing At-Large. Tinker is a captain with the Colorado Springs Fire Department in Colorado, an accredited agency through the...
read moreTechnical Writing for the Fire Service Leader
Ed Comeau Whether developing the self-assessment manual for accreditation or documenting competencies for credentialing, effective communication and writing, more specifically, technical writing, plays an essential role. Technical writing may come...
read moreCFAI Welcomes Izzo as New Commissioner
The CPSE Board of Directors has appointed Senior Risk Control/Fire Protection Engineer Salvatore Izzo to the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) representing the insurance industry.Mr. Izzo is a Senior Risk Control/Fire Protection...
read moreMessage from CPSE CEO, Preet Bassi, regarding COVID-19 impact on CPSE operations (Updated 04.06.21)
The Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) continues to monitor COVID-19 matters on an ongoing basis relying on verified sources and expert recommendations.CPSE recognizes the effects the current pandemic are having and that it will continue to impact...
read moreHow a 2-year Strategic Plan can be just as bold as a 5-year plan
Preet Bassi, CAECPSE Chief Executive Officer by Preet Bassi, CAECPSE Chief Executive OfficerWhat would you imagine are some of the required elements for an effective strategic plan? - Lots of in-person community feedback sessions? Sounds about right ...
read moreGetting to Know Jeff Pomeranz
Jeff Pomeranz, PresidentCPSE Board of Directors Jeff Pomeranz, the new President of the CPSE Board of Directors, and the first city manager to hold that position, brings over three decades of professional experience and two decades of CPSE volunteer...
read more10 Recommendations for Fire Chiefs and City Managers to Develop (and Maintain) a Great Relationship
City Manager Jeff PomeranzRapid City, IowaCPSE President Fire Chief Greg Smith, CFOCedar Rapids Fire Department By Jeff Pomeranz and Greg SmithA key component to the success of a fire department and the fire chief is the relationship with the city’s chief...
read moreIf Not Excellence, Then What? City Manager and Fire Chief Collaboration
Darin Atteberry, ICMA-CMCity MangerFort Collins, CO Tom DeMint, CFOFire ChiefPoudre Fire Authority, CO By Darin Atteberry, ICMA-CM, City Manager, Fort Collins, Colorado and Tom DeMint, CFO, Fire Chief, Poudre Fire Authority, Colorado In order to provide...
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