Request for Information Outsourced Financial Services - Center for Public Safety Excellence Date of Release: June 10, 2024 RESPONSE DATE: July 8, 2024 INTRODUCTION This Request for Information (RFI), issued by the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE), seeks...
In 2022, CPSE and the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association partnered to develop a series highlighting proven practices of Metro departments accredited by CPSE’s Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI). Given their size, metro departments face unique...
Chelsea Rubadou is an Engineer for the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and currently works as staff liaison and subject matter expert for standards dedicated to community risk reduction, data analysis, and fire prevention programs. Her goal is to develop...
On March 1, 2024, the Center for Public Safety Excellence® (CPSE) took a significant leap forward in its commitment to serving professionals in the field with the launch of a new online application process for the Commission on Professional Credentialing® (CPC). This...
Chief Terry Ford, ret. (CFO)CPSE University is pleased to announce the launch of a multi-part, on-demand webinar to assist with creating a mentoring program in your department. Terry Ford, CFO, retired Fire Chief, Tinker AFB, will guide you through the five modules....
Joshua Smith Ph.D., CFO, has over 20 years of public safety experience, concentrating in emergency services and community college adult education. He is a retired Chief Fire Officer and currently serves as Assistant to the International Association of Fire Fighters...
Heather McGuire has served as City Administrator for St. Charles, Illinois since 2021, overseeing an accredited Fire Department. Prior to her work in municipal government, Heather was a practicing attorney with a focus in municipal law. Her career in local government...
In 2016, CPSE created the Michael Worthington Scholarship in continued remembrance of our long time Board member and friend, who passed away September 25, 2015. As Mike exemplified continuous improvement and encouraged others to constantly grow and improve, we have...
The Cliff Jones Ambassador Award recognizes an individual who goes above and beyond in their support of accreditation, credentialing, and CPSE as a whole. This year’s recipient is Assistant Chief Matthew Jacoby, CFO, from the Cary Fire Department, North...
Watch Manager Matthew Thorpe, FO, with the Royal Air Force Mildenhall Fire & Emergency Services, the only UK Accredited department, has demonstrated his commitment to both credentialing and accreditation. As the first Fire Officer (FO) designee in the UK, he has...