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CPSE’s Year in Review and Year Ahead by President Allan Cain

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?...

CPC Welcomes Washington as New Commissioner

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,...

Defining Your Role in Today’s Fire Service

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...

Request for Information: 10th Edition Training and Publications

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...

Melissa Stevenson Diaz Appointed as New CPC Commissioner

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...

CFAI Welcomes Tade as New Commissioner

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...

CPSE at FRI 2019

Commission on Fire Accreditation International At the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) hearings, 33 agencies appeared before the Commission, which were live-streamed, over three days. Twenty-four agencies were reaccredited, while nine...

CFAI Welcomes Ford as New Commissioner

The Commission on Fire Accreditation International has appointed Chief Terry Ford, CFO, as its newest commissioner representing Department of Defense fire and emergency services. The CPSE Board unanimously approved his appointment. Terry Ford is the Chief of the Fire...