CPSE Returns to In-Person Meetings
During the last week of September, the CPSE Board of Directors, Commission on Fire Accreditation International, and Commission on Professional Credentialing met in person in Orlando, Florida.Returning to in-person meetings was not without its challenges....
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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...
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,...
read moreCPSE Expands Learning Opportunities
CPSE’s Mission Statement: To lead the fire and emergency service to excellence through the continuous quality improvement process of accreditation, credentialing, and education. That last word, education, is such a vital part of CPSE’s DNA, from the...
read moreDeveloping Excellence in Fire & Emergency Service Departments and Personnel
In May of this year, three of the city managers that serve within CPSE’s governance were panelists for a ICMA webinar titled “Developing Excellence in Fire and Emergency Services Departments and Personnel.” The three webinar panelists were:Jeff Pomeranz,...
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 moreThe Art and Science Behind how CPSE is Going Digital
Preet Bassi, CAECPSE Chief Executive Officer Like so many other organizations, CPSE heard and responded to the call to transform in 2020. Digital transformation was the foundation upon which the small- and large-scale changes implemented at CPSE were...
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 more2021 Excellence Conference
Like so many other organizations, CPSE pivoted to a completely virtual 2021 Excellence Conference. Held on March second, third and fourth, each day from 11:00 to 3:00 (Eastern), people from around the world could log in online and take part. While we...
read more“You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know”
Division Chief David Farnum (CFO-2018) The Organizational Benefits of Conducting a Complete Community Risk Assessment/Standard of Cover by Division Chief David Farnum Jr. (CFO-2018) “You don’t know what you don’t know.” At first this may sound like a non-sensical or...
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