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 ProgramNovember 9 & 16 - Distance learning webinarClick here for...
read moreCPSE Welcomes Smith as New CPC Commissioner
The CPSE appoints Fire Chief Hezedean Smith, to the Commission on Professional Credentialing as the representative for Career Departments.Hezedean Smith is the chief of the Charlottesville Fire Department in Virginia, an accredited agency through the...
read moreFuture Leaders from the Eyes of City Managers
From our inception, the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) has benefited from participation by diverse groups such as the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). ICMA members serve on the CPSE Board of Directors, Commission on Fire...
read moreCPSE Welcomes Maloney as New CPC Commissioner
The CPSE appoints Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal Thomas Maloney, Marysville Fire District, Washington, to the Commission on Professional Credentialing as the Fire Prevention representative.Tom Maloney is serving as Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshal for the...
read moreJames 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 more2022 Excellence Conference
asdfads Following the virtual Excellence Conference in 2021, it was so great to be back in-person. With over 700 in attendance, we set another record. What made it even more special is that this is the first opportunity that we have all had to...
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 Year in Review with President Jeff Pomeranz
Jeff PomeranzCPSE Board of Directors President To look back on the year 2021, CPSE Corner sat down with CPSE Board of Directors President Jeff Pomeranz. In addition to his role at CPSE, Jeff is the City Manager for the City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and is...
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...
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