With 2020 kicking off a new decade, we took a walk down memory lane to revisit some of the highlights of the last ten years and consider how CPSE has changed and morphed over that time. 2010 Wishing to extend our professional designation model to all officers, in 2010...
The Commission on Fire Accreditation International has appointed Mr. Thomas Breyer from the International Association of Fire Fighters as its newest commissioner representing Labor. The CPSE Board unanimously approved his appointment. Thomas Breyer is the Director of...
The Center for Public Safety Excellence Board of Directors welcomed two new members this month: Chief Joseph Fernandez, CFO, as a member representing the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), and Mr. Jim Brinkley, as a member representing the International...
Key Improvements Address Current and Future Needs of Fire and Emergency Services An industry-wide effort to gather input on the 10th Edition of the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) model was recently completed. The outcome is a contemporary...
CPSE President Allan Cain, CFO-2009 CPSE Corner had an opportunity to talk with the CPSE Board President Allan Cain, CFO-2009, about his second year as president and the organization’s direction for the future. CPSE Corner: What is your vision for CPSE’s future?...
On November 1, the Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC) welcomed Chief Toni Washington (CFO-2013) as a Commissioner representing Diversity. The CPSE Board of Directors unanimously approved her appointment. Toni Washington is the chief of the City of Decatur,...
Chief Todd Canale, CFO By: Chief Todd CanaleI had the distinct privilege to speak at our department’s annual award banquet last week and address our incredible team of firefighters and their families. While preparing for the evening and deciding what to...
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...
On October 1, the Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC) welcomed Ms. Melissa Stevenson Diaz as a Commissioner representing ICMA. The CPSE Board of Directors unanimously approved her appointment. Melissa Stevenson Diaz is the city manager for the City of...
The Commission on Fire Accreditation International has appointed Chief Eric Tade, CFO, as its newest commissioner representing Fire Agencies Serving Populations of 250,000+. The CPSE Board unanimously approved his appointment. Eric Tade is the fire chief of the Denver...