The purpose of this on-demand series is to orient the agency self-assessment to ensure that the community risk assessment is in alignment with Category 2 (Assessment and Planning) of the self-assessment model. The series is broken into four components which are congruent with the four criteria:

• Documentation of Area Characteristics
• Risk Assessment Methodology
• Current Deployment and Performance
• Plan for Maintaining and Improving Response Capabilities

You will have 14 days to complete the four-video series. Your 14-day access will start when you open the first video. 

Cancellation Policy: You may cancel prior to opening the first video, with a $25 processing fee. No substitutions are permitted.

DoD Only

Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Workshop

Dobbins Fire & Emergency Services, Marietta, GA

January 22 – 24, 2024

This course features three full days of instruction to help agencies prepare for accreditation under the 10th edition of the CFAI^® model. It covers the development of the three key documents, the Community Risk Assessment/Standards of Cover, Strategic Plan, and Self-Assessment Manual.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:

• The Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Publication & student workbook.
• 24 hours of instruction from experienced accreditation instructors.
• In-class exercises to reinforce key points of instruction.
• Introduction to online resources that will support your department’s accreditation efforts.
• Multiple opportunities to engage and network with your peers.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• The steps in the self-assessment process, from building a team to becoming an accredited agency.
• The key elements of the accreditation process:
  1. Creating planning zones for your response area.
  2. Establishing a risk assessment process.
  3. Applying the risk assessment process to your response area.
  4. Developing a critical tasking process.
  5. Determine needed resources for fire and non-fire risks.
  6. Assess current deployment practices and establish target performance goals.
  7. Develop response performance data.
  8. Key elements of a Strategic Plan.
  9. How to create a self-assessment manual.

COST:

Paid by the DoD contract. If you are not a DoD employee, do not register for this course. 

*Onsite registration is not permitted*

To register, you must have a CPSE Portal account. Go here to create an account.

To register a group, contact university@cpse.org. 

WORKSHOP TIME: 0800-1700 Daily

ATTIRE: Business Casual

WORKSHOP LOCATION:

Dobbins Fire & Emergency Services

1542 Warehouse Rd. SE

Marietta, GA 30069

AIRPORT LOCATION:

Hartsfield/Jackson International Airport

HOST RECOMMENDED HOTEL INFORMATION:  

Dobbins Inn

1295 Barracks Ct. Bldg. 800

Marietta, Georgia, 30069

Website: Click here 

Hilton Inn & Suites - Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta-Galleria

2733 Circle 75 Parkway

Atlanta, Georgia, 30339

Website: Click here

HOST AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION:

Dobbins Fire & Emergency Services

PRIMARY CONTACT:

Kevin Moore, Deputy Fire Chief

(O) 678-655-9554

kevin.moore.7@us.af.mil 

SECONDARY CONTACT:

Shannon Anderson, Fire Chief

(O) 678-655-9704

shannon.anderson.11@us.af.mil

All registration cancellation requests must be submitted via email to university@cpse.org no later than two weeks prior to the start of the class. Telephone cancellations will not be accepted. A substitution of your full registration is permitted up to three days prior to the start of the class. After this time, NO substitutions are allowed. Requests for substitution must be submitted via email to university@cpse.org.  

For questions, contact the CPSE office at university@cpse.org or 703-691-4620.

Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Workshop

Boulder Fire-Rescue, Boulder, CO

April 30 – May 2, 2024

This course features three full days of instruction to help agencies prepare for accreditation under the 10th edition of the CFAI® model. It covers the development of the three key documents, the Community Risk Assessment/Standards of Cover, Strategic Plan, and Self-Assessment Manual.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:

• The Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Publication & student workbook.
• 24 hours of instruction from experienced accreditation instructors.
• In-class exercises to reinforce key points of instruction.
• Introduction to online resources that will support your department’s accreditation efforts.
• Multiple opportunities to engage and network with your peers.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• The steps in the self-assessment process, from building a team to becoming an accredited agency.
• The key elements of the accreditation process:
  1. Creating planning zones for your response area.
  2. Establishing a risk assessment process.
  3. Applying the risk assessment process to your response area.
  4. Developing a critical tasking process.
  5. Determine needed resources for fire and non-fire risks.
  6. Assess current deployment practices and establish target performance goals.
  7. Develop response performance data.
  8. Key elements of a Strategic Plan.
  9. How to create a self-assessment manual.

COST:

Early Registration: $650 – ends April 2, 2024

Regular Registration: $675

Registration closes: April 20, 2024

*Onsite registration is not permitted*

To register, you must have a CPSE Portal account. Go here to create an account.

To register a group, contact university@cpse.org.

WORKSHOP TIME: 0800-1700 Daily

ATTIRE: Business Casual

WORKSHOP LOCATION: 

Boulder County Regional Fire Training Center

6055 Reservoir Road

Boulder, CO 80301

AIRPORT LOCATION:

Denver International Airport

HOST RECOMMENDED HOTEL INFORMATION:  

Hampton Inn & Suites Boulder-North

6333 Lookout Rd 

Boulder, CO 80301

Group rate available: Click here

HOST AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION:

Boulder Fire-Rescue

(O) 303-441-3350

PRIMARY CONTACT:

Wendy Korotkin, Data & Analytics Manager

(O) 303-441-4422

korotkinw@bouldercolorado.gov 

SECONDARY CONTACT:

Jared Ginsberg, Deputy Fire Chief

(O) 303-442-3356

ginsbergj@bouldercolorado.gov 

All registration cancellation and refund requests must be submitted via email to university@cpse.org no later than two weeks prior to the start of the class. A refund request is subject to a $25 processing fee. Telephone cancellations will not be accepted. 

A substitution of your full registration is permitted up to three days prior to the start of the class. After this time, NO substitutions are allowed. Requests for substitution must be submitted via email to university@cpse.org. 

CPSE regrets that refunds will not be given for no-shows.

For questions, contact the CPSE office at university@cpse.org or 703-691-4620.

Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Workshop

Cary Fire Department, Cary, NC

April 30 – May 2, 2024

This course features three full days of instruction to help agencies prepare for accreditation under the 10th edition of the CFAI® model. It covers the development of the three key documents, the Community Risk Assessment/Standards of Cover, Strategic Plan, and Self-Assessment Manual.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:

• The Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Publication & student workbook.
• 24 hours of instruction from experienced accreditation instructors.
• In-class exercises to reinforce key points of instruction.
• Introduction to online resources that will support your department’s accreditation efforts.
• Multiple opportunities to engage and network with your peers.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• The steps in the self-assessment process, from building a team to becoming an accredited agency.
• The key elements of the accreditation process:
  1. Creating planning zones for your response area.
  2. Establishing a risk assessment process.
  3. Applying the risk assessment process to your response area.
  4. Developing a critical tasking process.
  5. Determine needed resources for fire and non-fire risks.
  6. Assess current deployment practices and establish target performance goals.
  7. Develop response performance data.
  8. Key elements of a Strategic Plan.
  9. How to create a self-assessment manual.

COST:

Early Registration: $650 – ends April 2, 2024

Regular Registration: $675

Registration closes: April 20, 2024

*Onsite registration is not permitted*

To register, you must have a CPSE Portal account. Go here to create an account.

To register a group, contact university@cpse.org.

WORKSHOP TIME: 0800-1700 Daily

ATTIRE: Business Casual

WORKSHOP LOCATION: 

Cary Fire Station 9

1427 Walnut St.

Cary, NC 27511

AIRPORT LOCATION:

Raleigh Durham International

HOST RECOMMENDED HOTEL INFORMATION:  

The Mayton 

301 S. Academy St. 

Cary, NC 27511

Group rate available: Click here

Preferred rates have been secured at The Mayton Hotel until Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Use the link above and enter your stay dates for Monday, April 29 – Thursday, May 2, 2024, select your room type and a confirmation will be sent to you upon completion, or contact the hotel directly at 919-670-5000 and request a reservation under the Cary Fire Department Room Block.

Courtyard by Marriott

5730 Dillard Dr.

Cary, NC 27518

Website: Click here

HOST AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION:

Cary Fire Department

(O) 919-469-4378

PRIMARY CONTACT:

Matt Jacoby, Assistant Fire Chief

(O) 919-462-3825

matt.jacoby@carync.gov 

SECONDARY CONTACT:

Bonnie McDonald, Business Specialist

(O) 919-460-4961

bonnie.mcdonald@carync.gov 

All registration cancellation and refund requests must be submitted via email to university@cpse.org no later than two weeks prior to the start of the class. A refund request is subject to a $25 processing fee. Telephone cancellations will not be accepted. 

A substitution of your full registration is permitted up to three days prior to the start of the class. After this time, NO substitutions are allowed. Requests for substitution must be submitted via email to university@cpse.org. 

CPSE regrets that refunds will not be given for no-shows.

For questions, contact the CPSE office at university@cpse.org or 703-691-4620.

Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Workshop

City of Fairfax Fire Department, Fairfax, VA

April 23 – 25, 2024

This course features three full days of instruction to help agencies prepare for accreditation under the 10th edition of the CFAI® model. It covers the development of the three key documents, the Community Risk Assessment/Standards of Cover, Strategic Plan, and Self-Assessment Manual.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:

• The Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Publication & student workbook.
• 24 hours of instruction from experienced accreditation instructors.
• In-class exercises to reinforce key points of instruction.
• Introduction to online resources that will support your department’s accreditation efforts.
• Multiple opportunities to engage and network with your peers.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• The steps in the self-assessment process, from building a team to becoming an accredited agency.
• The key elements of the accreditation process:
  1. Creating planning zones for your response area.
  2. Establishing a risk assessment process.
  3. Applying the risk assessment process to your response area.
  4. Developing a critical tasking process.
  5. Determine needed resources for fire and non-fire risks.
  6. Assess current deployment practices and establish target performance goals.
  7. Develop response performance data.
  8. Key elements of a Strategic Plan.
  9. How to create a self-assessment manual.

COST:

Early Registration: $650 – ends March 26, 2024

Regular Registration: $675

Registration closes: April 13, 2024

*Onsite registration is not permitted*

To register, you must have a CPSE Portal account. Go here to create an account.

To register a group, contact university@cpse.org.

WORKSHOP TIME: 0800-1700 Daily

ATTIRE: Business Casual

WORKSHOP LOCATION: 

Fire Station 403

4081 University Drive

Fairfax, VA 22030

AIRPORT LOCATION:

Reagan National (DCA)/Dulles International (IAD)

HOST RECOMMENDED HOTEL INFORMATION:  

Residence Inn by Marriott Fairfax City

3565 Chain Bridge Rd

Fairfax, VA 22030

Website: Click here

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fairfax Fair Oaks

11191 Waples Mill Rd

Fairfax, VA 22030

Website: Click here

HOST AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION:

City of Fairfax Fire Department

(O) 703-385-7940

PRIMARY CONTACT:

Shawn Dunstan, Battalion Chief 

(O) 703-385-7806

shawn.dunstan@fairfaxva.gov 

SECONDARY CONTACT:

Scott Trottman, Captain

(O) 703-385-7813

Scott.trottman@fairfaxva.gov 

All registration cancellation and refund requests must be submitted via email to university@cpse.org no later than two weeks prior to the start of the class. A refund request is subject to a $25 processing fee. Telephone cancellations will not be accepted. 

A substitution of your full registration is permitted up to three days prior to the start of the class. After this time, NO substitutions are allowed. Requests for substitution must be submitted via email to university@cpse.org. 

CPSE regrets that refunds will not be given for no-shows.

For questions, contact the CPSE office at university@cpse.org or 703-691-4620.

Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Workshop

Center for Public Safety Excellence

August 5 – 7, 2024

This course features three full days of instruction to help agencies prepare for accreditation under the 10th edition of the CFAI® model. It covers the development of the three key documents, the Community Risk Assessment/Standards of Cover, Strategic Plan, and Self-Assessment Manual.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:

• The Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Publication & student workbook.
• 24 hours of instruction from experienced accreditation instructors.
• In-class exercises to reinforce key points of instruction.
• Introduction to online resources that will support your department’s accreditation efforts.
• Multiple opportunities to engage and network with your peers.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• The steps in the self-assessment process, from building a team to becoming an accredited agency.
• The key elements of the accreditation process:
  1. Creating planning zones for your response area.
  2. Establishing a risk assessment process.
  3. Applying the risk assessment process to your response area.
  4. Developing a critical tasking process.
  5. Determine needed resources for fire and non-fire risks.
  6. Assess current deployment practices and establish target performance goals.
  7. Develop response performance data.
  8. Key elements of a Strategic Plan.
  9. How to create a self-assessment manual.

COST:

Early Registration: $650 – ends July 8, 2024

Regular Registration: $675

Registration closes: July 26, 2024

*Onsite registration is not permitted*

To register, you must have a CPSE Portal account. Go here to create an account.

To register a group, contact university@cpse.org.

WORKSHOP TIME: 0800-1700 Daily

ATTIRE: Business Casual

WORKSHOP LOCATION: 

Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway

2020 Convention Center Concourse

Atlanta, GA 30337

AIRPORT LOCATION:

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

HOST RECOMMENDED HOTEL INFORMATION:  

Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway

2020 Convention Center Concourse

Atlanta, GA 30337

HOST AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION:

Center for Public Safety Excellence

(O) 919-469-4378

PRIMARY CONTACT:

Katie Jones, Systems Administrator

(O) 703-691-4620

kjones@cpse.org 

All registration cancellation and refund requests must be submitted via email to university@cpse.org no later than two weeks prior to the start of the class. A refund request is subject to a $25 processing fee. Telephone cancellations will not be accepted. 

A substitution of your full registration is permitted up to three days prior to the start of the class. After this time, NO substitutions are allowed. Requests for substitution must be submitted via email to university@cpse.org. 

CPSE regrets that refunds will not be given for no-shows.

For questions, contact the CPSE office at university@cpse.org or 703-691-4620.

Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Workshop

Danville Fire Department, Danville, VA

March 18 – 20, 2024

This course features three full days of instruction to help agencies prepare for accreditation under the 10th edition of the CFAI® model. It covers the development of the three key documents, the Community Risk Assessment/Standards of Cover, Strategic Plan, and Self-Assessment Manual.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:

• The Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Publication & student workbook.
• 24 hours of instruction from experienced accreditation instructors.
• In-class exercises to reinforce key points of instruction.
• Introduction to online resources that will support your department’s accreditation efforts.
• Multiple opportunities to engage and network with your peers.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• The steps in the self-assessment process, from building a team to becoming an accredited agency.
• The key elements of the accreditation process:
  1. Creating planning zones for your response area.
  2. Establishing a risk assessment process.
  3. Applying the risk assessment process to your response area.
  4. Developing a critical tasking process.
  5. Determine needed resources for fire and non-fire risks.
  6. Assess current deployment practices and establish target performance goals.
  7. Develop response performance data.
  8. Key elements of a Strategic Plan.
  9. How to create a self-assessment manual.

COST:

Early Registration: $650 – ends February 19, 2024

Regular Registration: $675

Registration closes: March 8, 2024

*Onsite registration is not permitted*

To register, you must have a CPSE Portal account. Go here to create an account.

To register a group, contact university@cpse.org.

WORKSHOP TIME: 0800-1700 Daily

ATTIRE: Business Casual

WORKSHOP LOCATION: 

Danville Fire Department Headquarters

600 Lynn St

Danville, VA 24541

AIRPORT LOCATION:

Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)

HOST RECOMMENDED HOTEL INFORMATION:  

The Bee Hotel

420 Patton St

Danville, VA 24541

Website: Click here

Courtyard by Marriott Danville

2136 Riverside Dr

Danville, VA 24540

Website: Click here

HOST AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION:

Danville Fire Department

(O) 434-799-5226

PRIMARY CONTACT:

Brandyn Smith, Deputy Chief

(O) 434-799-5229

smithmb@danvilleva.gov 

SECONDARY CONTACT:

April Neal, Sr. Administrative Assistant

(O) 434-799-5226

nealad@danvilleva.gov 

All registration cancellation and refund requests must be submitted via email to university@cpse.org no later than two weeks prior to the start of the class. A refund request is subject to a $25 processing fee. Telephone cancellations will not be accepted. 

A substitution of your full registration is permitted up to three days prior to the start of the class. After this time, NO substitutions are allowed. Requests for substitution must be submitted via email to university@cpse.org. 

CPSE regrets that refunds will not be given for no-shows.

For questions, contact the CPSE office at university@cpse.org or 703-691-4620.

Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Workshop

DeLand Fire Department, DeLand, FL

January 16 – 18, 2024

This course features three full days of instruction to help agencies prepare for accreditation under the 10th edition of the CFAI® model. It covers the development of the three key documents, the Community Risk Assessment/Standards of Cover, Strategic Plan, and Self-Assessment Manual.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:

• The Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Publication & student workbook.
• 24 hours of instruction from experienced accreditation instructors.
• In-class exercises to reinforce key points of instruction.
• Introduction to online resources that will support your department’s accreditation efforts.
• Multiple opportunities to engage and network with your peers.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• The steps in the self-assessment process, from building a team to becoming an accredited agency.
• The key elements of the accreditation process:
  1. Creating planning zones for your response area.
  2. Establishing a risk assessment process.
  3. Applying the risk assessment process to your response area.
  4. Developing a critical tasking process.
  5. Determine needed resources for fire and non-fire risks.
  6. Assess current deployment practices and establish target performance goals.
  7. Develop response performance data.
  8. Key elements of a Strategic Plan.
  9. How to create a self-assessment manual.

COST:

Early Registration: $650 – ends December 19, 2023

Regular Registration: $675

Registration closes: January 6, 2024

*Onsite registration is not permitted*

To register, you must have a CPSE Portal account. Go here to create an account.

To register a group, contact university@cpse.org.

WORKSHOP TIME: 0800-1700 Daily

ATTIRE: Business Casual

WORKSHOP LOCATION: 

Wayne G. Sanborn Activity Center

815 S Alabama Ave

DeLand, FL 32724

AIRPORT LOCATION:

Daytona Beach International Airport

HOST RECOMMENDED HOTEL INFORMATION:  

Courtyard by Marriott DeLand Historic Downtown

308 N Woodland Blvd

DeLand, FL 32720

Website: Click here

The Historic Artisan Downtown Hotel

215 S Woodland Blvd

DeLand, FL 32720

Website: Click here

HOST AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION:

DeLand Fire Department

(O) 386-626-7342

PRIMARY CONTACT:

Matt Dyer, Division Chief

(O) 386-626-7342

dyerm@deland.org 

SECONDARY CONTACT:

Todd Allen, Fire Chief

(O) 386-626-7328

allent@deland.org 

All registration cancellation and refund requests must be submitted via email to university@cpse.org no later than two weeks prior to the start of the class. A refund request is subject to a $25 processing fee. Telephone cancellations will not be accepted. 

A substitution of your full registration is permitted up to three days prior to the start of the class. After this time, NO substitutions are allowed. Requests for substitution must be submitted via email to university@cpse.org. 

CPSE regrets that refunds will not be given for no-shows.

For questions, contact the CPSE office at university@cpse.org or 703-691-4620.

Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Workshop

Green Bay Metro Fire Department, Green Bay, WI

May 7 – 9, 2024

This course features three full days of instruction to help agencies prepare for accreditation under the 10th edition of the CFAI® model. It covers the development of the three key documents, the Community Risk Assessment/Standards of Cover, Strategic Plan, and Self-Assessment Manual.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:

• The Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Publication & student workbook.
• 24 hours of instruction from experienced accreditation instructors.
• In-class exercises to reinforce key points of instruction.
• Introduction to online resources that will support your department’s accreditation efforts.
• Multiple opportunities to engage and network with your peers.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• The steps in the self-assessment process, from building a team to becoming an accredited agency.
• The key elements of the accreditation process:
  1. Creating planning zones for your response area.
  2. Establishing a risk assessment process.
  3. Applying the risk assessment process to your response area.
  4. Developing a critical tasking process.
  5. Determine needed resources for fire and non-fire risks.
  6. Assess current deployment practices and establish target performance goals.
  7. Develop response performance data.
  8. Key elements of a Strategic Plan.
  9. How to create a self-assessment manual.

COST:

Early Registration: $650 – ends April 9, 2024

Regular Registration: $675

Registration closes: April 27, 2024

*Onsite registration is not permitted*

To register, you must have a CPSE Portal account. Go here to create an account.

To register a group, contact university@cpse.org.

WORKSHOP TIME: 0800-1700 Daily

ATTIRE: Business Casual

WORKSHOP LOCATION: 

Green Bay Water Training Center

631 South Adams Street

Green Bay, WI 54301

AIRPORT LOCATION:

Austin Straubel International Airport

HOST RECOMMENDED HOTEL INFORMATION:  

Hyatt Regency Green Bay

333 Main St

Green Bay, WI 54301

Website: Click here

Hampton Inn Green Bay Downtown

201 Main St

Green Bay, WI 54301

Website: Click here

HOST AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION:

Green Bay Metro Fire Department

(O) 920-676-0621

PRIMARY CONTACT:

Matthew Knott, Fire Chief

(O) 920-448-3278

matthew.knott@greenbaywi.gov 

SECONDARY CONTACT:

Rob Goplin, Assistant Chief 

(O) 920-448-3279

robert.goplin@greenbaywi.gov 

All registration cancellation and refund requests must be submitted via email to university@cpse.org no later than two weeks prior to the start of the class. A refund request is subject to a $25 processing fee. Telephone cancellations will not be accepted. 

A substitution of your full registration is permitted up to three days prior to the start of the class. After this time, NO substitutions are allowed. Requests for substitution must be submitted via email to university@cpse.org. 

CPSE regrets that refunds will not be given for no-shows.

For questions, contact the CPSE office at university@cpse.org or 703-691-4620.