The Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) is conducting an update of the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) model from the 9th to 10th edition. The performance indicators of the CFAI 10th edition will be finalized by the end of 2019. This will kick off an update of existing publications and training and the development of new ones. This Request for Information (RFI) is an opportunity for the members of the fire and emergency service and those that work with the community to indicate their interest in being a part of this update/creation process. Outlined below are the publication and training elements that will need to be developed and the steps for responding to this RFI. All elements must be available for public use no later than September 30, 2020.

Elements to be developed:

  1. Primary publication:
    1. Based on the 10th edition CFAI model
    2. Utilizing the preface, chapters 1, 2, 3, 5, and the glossary from the 9th edition Fire and Emergency Service Self-Assessment Manual publication
    3. Utilizing the 6th edition Community Risk Assessment Standards of Cover publication
    4. Develop as a print publication
  2. Research and Information Collection Guide
    1. Utilizing chapter 4 from the 9th edition Fire and Emergency Service Self-Assessment Manual update to the 10th edition CFAI model
    2. Develop as an electronic tool that can be populated by agencies seeking accreditation
  3. Crosswalks
    1. Based on the 10th edition CFAI model
    2. Incorporating the National Fire Protection Association standards, the Insurance Services Office Public Protection Classification, and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Life Safety Initiatives
    3. Develop as an electronic publication
  4. Interpretation Guide
    1. Utilizing existing guide update to the 10th edition CFAI Model
    2. Develop as an electronic publication
  5. Sample Self-Assessment Manual
    1. Based on the 10th edition CFAI Model Category1
    2. Generic to be used by all agency types and sizes
    3. Develop as an electronic publication
  6. Sample Community Risk Assessment Standards of Cover
    1. Based on the 10th edition CFAI Model
    2. Generic to be used by all agency types and sizes
    3. Develop as an electronic publication
  7. Sample Strategic Plan
    1. Based on the 10th edition CFAI Model
    2. Generic to be used by all agency types and sizes
    3. Develop as an electronic publication
  8. How To Get Started Video
    1. Utilizing chapter 2 from the 9th edition Fire and Emergency Self-Assessment Manual
    2. Develop as a multimedia video
  9. Intro to Accreditation Video
    1. Utilizing existing video update to the 10th edition CFAI Model
    2. Develop as a multimedia video
  10. Registered Agency Orientation Video
    1. Utilizing existing video update to the 10th edition CFAI Model
    2. Develop as a multimedia video
  11. Quality Improvement Theory and Concepts Video
    1. Based on the 10th edition CFAI model
    2. Incorporate modern quality improvement theory and concept
    3. Develop as a multimedia video

RFI Steps

  1. Review elements to be developed
  2. Determine which element(s) you/your organization can develop
  3. Submit letter of interest:
    1. Indicating which element(s) you are interested in developing
    2. Providing an overview of how you would address the project management, technical writing, editing, layout, design, and production of the element(s).
      1. If you are unable to address all six tasks, please still submit a letter of interest that addresses which tasks you could complete.
    3. Providing a preliminary plan for developing the element(s) and completing the task(s).
    4. Providing a time estimate for developing the element(s) and completing the task(s) and identifying when you would be available.
  4. Submit statement of qualifications
    1. For individuals, provide resume showcasing prior experience on similar projects
    2. For organizations, identify team, their qualifications, and prior experience on similar projects

Letters of interest are to be directed to CPSE at info@cpse.org with the subject “Response to RFI” no later than November 8th, 2019. Questions regarding this RFI can also be directed to CPSE at info@cpse.org with the subject “Question re: RFI”.