Mike joins CPSE after retiring from the Columbus Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services in Columbus, Georgia as the Deputy Chief in the department’s Resource Management Division. He was with the department for 36 years, and during his tenure he was their...
asdfadsFollowing the virtual Excellence Conference in 2021, it was so great to be back in-person. With over 700 in attendance, we set another record. What made it even more special is that this is the first opportunity that we have all had to get together in two years...
In March 2022, the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) awarded its 300th accreditation. With a current total of 301, this is the highest ever number of accredited agencies. Formed in 1996 to award accreditation to fire and emergency...
The CPSE Board of Directors welcomes Mr. Thomas Breyer, Assistant to the General President, Technical Assistance and Information Resources, with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) as its newest member. Thomas Breyer is the Assistant to...
The CPSE appoints Mr. Robert McClintock, Director of Fire and EMS Operations, International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), to the Commission on Fire Accreditation International as the Labor representative.Robert McClintock is the Director of Fire and...
Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) Hearings will be held March 22 and 23, 2022 in Orlando, FL and live streamed at www.cpse.org/hearings (the schedule is also available at this page).CFAI holds public hearings twice annually. Hearings...
In March 2021, the Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC) kicked off a yearlong review and update of the technical competencies for each of its five designations. The goal of this effort was to ensure the technical competencies matched the current...
Jeff PomeranzCPSE Board of Directors President To look back on the year 2021, CPSE Corner sat down with CPSE Board of Directors President Jeff Pomeranz. In addition to his role at CPSE, Jeff is the City Manager for the City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and is the first city...
The CPSE Board of Directors has appointed Chief Brandon Fletcher (CFO, CTO) to the Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC) as the Volunteer Fire Department representative.Brandon Fletcher is the chief of Gilt Edge Fire Department in Burlison,...
Chief Todd Canale, CFOChief Gregg MoriguchiBy Fire Chief Todd Canale, CFO and Fire Chief Gregg MoriguchiChallenges with credentialing and accreditation vary among individuals and organizations respectively and are not necessarily specific to the Department of Defense...