CPSE 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 February 2 & 9, 2022Distance learning webinar; $400 - Register...
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 moreThe Challenges and Solutions Department of Defense (DOD) Encounter with CPSE Credentialing and Accreditation
Chief Todd Canale, CFO Chief Gregg Moriguchi By Fire Chief Todd Canale, CFO and Fire Chief Gregg MoriguchiChallenges with credentialing and accreditation vary among individuals and organizations respectively and are not necessarily specific to the...
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 moreCPSE 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....
read moreCommission on Professional Credentialing (CPC) and Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal Create Bridge Program
In August 2000, building on the self-assessment model for departments, the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) established the Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC) Chief Fire Officer (CFO) designation. The designation provides a mechanism...
read moreCPSE Welcomes Henderson as New Commissioner
The CPSE Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Alexander Henderson to the Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC) as the academic representative. Dr. Henderson is an associate professor in the Department of Public and Nonprofit Administration at...
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 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...
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