James M. Higgins, CFO, CEMSO, CTO Joins CPSE as the Commission on Professional Credentialing Program Manager
Mike joins CPSE after retiring from the Columbus Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services in Columbus, Georgia as the Deputy Chief in the department’s Resource Management Division. He was with the department for 36 years, and during his tenure he was their...
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 April 13 & 20 - Distance learning webinarClick here for registration...
read moreCPSE Reaches 300 CFAI Accredited Agencies for the First Time in Organization’s History
In March 2022, the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) awarded its 300th accreditation. With a current total of 301, this is the highest ever number of accredited agencies. Formed in 1996 to award accreditation to fire and emergency...
read moreCPSE Board of Directors Welcomes Thomas Breyer, IAFF, as its Newest Member
The CPSE Board of Directors welcomes Mr. Thomas Breyer, Assistant to the General President, Technical Assistance and Information Resources, with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) as its newest member. Thomas Breyer is the Assistant to...
read moreCPSE Appoints Robert McClintock, IAFF, to CFAI Commission
The CPSE appoints Mr. Robert McClintock, Director of Fire and EMS Operations, International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), to the Commission on Fire Accreditation International as the Labor representative.Robert McClintock is the Director of Fire and...
read moreCPSE Commission on Fire Accreditation Hearings to be held
Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) Hearings will be held March 22 and 23, 2022 in Orlando, FL and live streamed at www.cpse.org/hearings (the schedule is also available at this page).CFAI holds public hearings twice annually. Hearings...
read moreCommission on Professional Credentialing Technical Competencies Update Project
In March 2021, the Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC) kicked off a yearlong review and update of the technical competencies for each of its five designations. The goal of this effort was to ensure the technical competencies matched the current...
read moreCPSE Welcomes Fletcher as New Commissioner
The CPSE Board of Directors has appointed Chief Brandon Fletcher (CFO, CTO) to the Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC) as the Volunteer Fire Department representative.Brandon Fletcher is the chief of Gilt Edge Fire Department in Burlison,...
read moreCPSE Mourns the Loss of Accreditation Pioneer Chief Martel Thompson
The Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) mourns the loss of one of the pioneers of the accreditation model – Chief Martel Thompson. Martel passed away calmly on December 1, 2021, at his home in Henderson, Nevada. His first love was the fire service,...
read moreCFAI Welcomes Moriguchi as New Commissioner
The CPSE Board of Directors has appointed Regional Fire Chief Gregg Moriguchi to the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) representing the Department of Defense.Chief Moriguchi is the Regional Fire Chief for the Federal Fire Department,...
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