To capture and memorialize the valuable discussion that kicked off development of the CFAI 10th Edition Model, we distilled findings from the meeting into a report. This document, “Stakeholder Report: Gearing up for the 10th Edition,” recaps contributions...
Deputy Chief Jacob McAfee, CFO-2014, CTO-2015 The fire service is a truly an amazing profession built on a foundation of tradition, values, culture, and exceedingly high standards forged and maintained by many extraordinary people. January is National...
The Center for Public Safety Excellence Board of Directors welcomed two new members this month: Chief Mary Cameli, CFO, as a member representing IAFC, and Mr. Ben May, an at-large member. CPSE is governed by a nine-member board of directors that includes four...
CPSE President Allan Cain, CFO-2009 CPSE Corner had an opportunity to talk with the CPSE Board President Allan Cain, CFO-2009, about his first year as president and the organization’s direction for the future. CPSE CORNER: What is your vision for...
CPSE leadership invited representatives of key stakeholder groups to share their ideas on the future of the fire service, accreditation, and the CFAI 10th Edition Model. The gathering was hosted by CPSE at their headquarters in Chantilly, VA on Nov. 14,...
Chief Karl Ristow, CFO by Chief Karl Ristow, CFO, CFAI Program Director Have you ever wondered why our nation has the best military in the world today? How is it that we can place young adults into the most sophisticated and expensive weapon platforms ever...
The Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) has launched an effort to create the 10th Edition of the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) model. As part of CPSE’s commitment to continuous quality improvement, the process of creating the...
Chief Brian Dean by Chief Brian DeanStrategic planning in the fire service still appears, in many regards, in its infancy. Taking the concepts from the global and United States private sectors, the idea of strategic planning has slowly trickled down to the...
by Preet Bassi Robotic hazardous materials response operated remotely by trained specialists. Community paramedicine proactively provided by a nurse practitioner and paramedic in the field. Recruiting members not only to be firefighters but community...
Fort Collins City Manager Darin Atteberry This post recognizing Darin Atteberry, member of the CPSE Board of Directors, is from the ICMA website. Darin is the City Manager for Fort Collins, Colorado, that is protected by the CFAI-Accredited Poudre Fire...