CPSE at FRI 2018 Thirty-nine agencies were awarded accreditation or re-accreditation at the Commission on Fire Accreditation International hearings held during the IAFC Fire-Rescue International conference in Dallas, Texas, which is one of the largest number of...
Chief Steve Prziborowski By Steve Prziborowski The term career development is usually used in a way that is not too flattering for the fire department in question. I say that because career development is not always at the top of everyone’s to-do list,...
by Chief Reginald Freeman and Chief David Matthew Chief Reginald Freeman Chief David Matthew The argument for change in the fire service has been on-going for centuries. The overall behaviors of individuals and groups ultimately defines the...
On June 1, 2018, the Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC) welcomed Chief David Emanuel as a Commissioner representing Combination Departments. The CPSE Board of Directors unanimously approved his appointment. Dave Emanuel is the chief of the Durham Fire...
The Commission on Professional Credentialing welcomed Chief Todd Canale, CFO, as a Commissioner representing the Department of Defense. The CPSE Board of Directors unanimously approved his appointment. Todd Canale is the chief, fire emergency services, for the...
For an agency considering accreditation or an officer contemplating credentialing, a local consortium may be their first contact with CPSE. Wanting to ensure our consortiums are operating effectively and feel supported, we brought the coordinators (and...
by Karl Ristow, CFO, CFAI Program Director, kristow@cpse.org Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) like other emergency service programs (Fire Suppression, (EMS), Wildland Firefighting) struggle to meet the needs of their stakeholders while managing the risks they see...
At the 2018 CPSE Excellence Conference, 57 agencies were recognized for achieving accreditation or re-accreditation, bringing the total number of accredited agencies to 247. This also means that 10% of the United States population and 10% of the Canadian population...
Due April 27, 2018 The CPSE, along with other select organizations and associations, are invited to submit nominations for the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and Pierce Manufacturing Fire Chief of the Year Awards. CPSE can submit one nomination in...
By Jeff Pomeranz, City Manager, City of Cedar Rapids, IA & Vice President, CPSE Board of Directors (@CRcitymanager) and Greg Buelow, Public Safety Communications Coordinator, City of Cedar Rapids, IAA key component to the success of a fire department...