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...
Friday was another day of all education - twelve more sessions, and all of the rooms were packed. We really appreciate all of the presenters sharing their knowledge with over 500 people coming from across the country and around the world to the 2018...
Education Sessions Thursday was all about education, all day long. There were 20 sessions in four different tracks related to accreditation and credentialing: Standards of Cover Bootcamp Progressive Leadership Outcomes Continuous Improvement Some of the...
Director of Division of Florida State Fire Marshal Julius Halas, CFO Opening - Director of Division of Florida State Fire Marshal Julius Halas, CFO Director of Division of Florida State Fire Marshal Julius Halas, CFO, started the day with a warm welcome to Orlando and...
Opening Ceremony Over 500 people have come to Orlando for the 2018 CPSE Excellence Conference! We were welcomed by Chief Otto Drozd, CFO, from the Orange County Fire Rescue Department, and then things were kicked off by the new CPSE President Allan Cain, CFO, and CPSE...
On February 1, 2018, the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) welcomed Bryan Hill as a Commissioner representing ICMA County Managers. The CPSE Board of Directors unanimously approved his appointment. Bryan Hill is the County Executive for Fairfax,...
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Fire service professionals throughout the Air Force recently met and ensured the creation of the Air Force's Fire Emergency Services 5-year strategic plan. NOTE: This article is a reprint from U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center...
On January 1, 2018, the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) welcomed Otto Drozd, CFO as its newest commissioner. Chief Drozd was nominated by the International Association of Fire Chiefs representing agencies serving populations of more than 250,000....