REGISTRATION IS FULL. EMAIL UNIVERSITY@CPSE.ORG TO BE ADDED TO THE WAILIST

CFAI Peer Assessor Training Program 

*Prerequisite Course: Completion of the Quality Improvement Through Accreditation or Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services workshop is required to take this course*

Peer review is a key component of the accreditation process and is a must for all agency accreditation managers and those wishing to become CFAI Peer Assessors. This webinar consists of two (2) separate live sessions.  Attendance for both sessions is mandatory for completion.  Each session is 2 hours in length for a total of 4 hours and prepares agency representative to participate as a peer assessor on site visits. Live sessions will be held on 5/9/2023 and 5/16/2023 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern.

Attendance is mandatory and class assignments must be completed by their assigned deadlines.

Registration Fee: $400

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

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 one week 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.

To receive a certificate of completion, students are required to attend all sessions and complete all quizzes, homework assignments, and survey.

CPSE regrets that refunds will not be given for failure to participate in any of the sessions.

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

DoD Only

Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Workshop

Creech AFB Fire & Emergency Services, 

Creech AFB (Indian Springs), NV

July 12 – 14, 2023

This course is for Department of Defense personnel only. The course features three full days of instruction to help agencies prepare for accreditation under the 10th edition of the CFAI model.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:

• The Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Publication & student workbook
• 24 hours of instruction from experienced accreditation peer team leaders
• 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 building blocks of the accreditation process:
  1. Community risk assessment
  2. Goals and objectives
  3. Standards of cover
  4. Benchmark and baseline standards
  5. Strategic plan
  6. Self-assessment

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:

Creech AFB Fire Emergency services Fire Station 1

1150 Perimeter Rd BLDG 1150

Creech AFB (Indian Springs), NV 89018

AIRPORT LOCATION:

Harry Reid International Airport

HOST RECOMMENDED HOTEL INFORMATION:  

Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa

7300 N Aliante Pkwy

North Las Vegas, NV 89084

Website: Click here 

Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino

4949 N Rancho Dr

Las Vegas, NV 89130

Website: Click here

HOST AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION:

Creech AFB Fire & Emergency Services 

(O) 702-404-2225

PRIMARY CONTACT:

Irvin Ridgeway, Assistant Chief of Training

(O) 702-404-2225

irvin.ridgeway@us.af.mil

SECONDARY CONTACT:

Ramon L Fitzgerald, Fire Chief

(O) 702-404-2227

Ramon.Fitzgerald@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.

DoD Only

Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Workshop

MCBH K-Bay ARFF, Kailua, HI

July 18 – 20, 2023

This course is for Department of Defense personnel only. The course features three full days of instruction to help agencies prepare for accreditation under the 10th edition of the CFAI model.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:

• The Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Publication & student workbook
• 24 hours of instruction from experienced accreditation peer team leaders
• 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 building blocks of the accreditation process:
  1. Community risk assessment
  2. Goals and objectives
  3. Standards of cover
  4. Benchmark and baseline standards
  5. Strategic plan
  6. Self-assessment

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:

Education Center

Bldg 220, Classroom B

1196 5^th St

Kailua, HI 96734

AIRPORT LOCATION:

Daniel K. lnouye International Airport

HOST RECOMMENDED HOTEL INFORMATION:  

Inns of The Corps

6534 Kaneohe, 6534 G St

MCBH, HI 96863

Website: Click here 

Fairway Inn

7610 Arnado St,

Kailua, HI 96734

Website: Click here

HOST AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION:

MCBH K-Bay ARFF

PRIMARY CONTACT:

GySgt Dwight Bunting, Assistant Chief of Logistics 

(O) 808-257-2501

Dwight.bunting@usmc.mil 

SECONDARY CONTACT:

MSgt Jason Nickell, Deputy Fire Chief 

(O) 808-257-6997

jason.nickell@usmc.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.

DoD Only

Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Workshop

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire & Emergency Services Great Lakes, Great Lakes, IL

June 28 – 30, 2023

This course is for Department of Defense personnel only. The course features three full days of instruction to help agencies prepare for accreditation under the 10th edition of the CFAI model.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:

• The Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Publication & student workbook
• 24 hours of instruction from experienced accreditation peer team leaders
• 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 building blocks of the accreditation process:
  1. Community risk assessment
  2. Goals and objectives
  3. Standards of cover
  4. Benchmark and baseline standards
  5. Strategic plan
  6. Self-assessment

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:

MEPCOM Bldg 3400 Room 230, NAVSTA Great Lakes Safety Office

2834 Green Bay Road

North Chicago, IL 60064

AIRPORT LOCATION:

Chicago O'Hare International Airport, ORD

HOST RECOMMENDED HOTEL INFORMATION:  

SpringHill Suites Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee

4101 Fountain Square Pl

Waukegan, IL 60085

Website: Click here 

Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago/Waukegan

438 Lakehurst Rd

Waukegan, IL 60085

Website: Click here 

HOST AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION:

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire & Emergency Services Great Lakes 

(O) 847-688-2135

PRIMARY CONTACT:

Samuel Johnston, Assistant Chief

(O) 847-688-2135

samuel.m.johnston.civ@us.navy.mil 

SECONDARY CONTACT:

Eric Babcock, Assistant Chief

(O) 847-688-2135

eric.r.babcock.civ@us.navy.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.

DoD Only

Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Workshop

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire and Emergency Services, 

Norfolk, VA

June 5 – 7, 2023

This course is for Department of Defense personnel only. The course features three full days of instruction to help agencies prepare for accreditation under the 10th edition of the CFAI model.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:

• The Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Publication & student workbook
• 24 hours of instruction from experienced accreditation peer team leaders
• 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 building blocks of the accreditation process:
  1. Community risk assessment
  2. Goals and objectives
  3. Standards of cover
  4. Benchmark and baseline standards
  5. Strategic plan
  6. Self-assessment

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:

Building B30 Fire Headquarters

1776 Gilbert Street

Norfolk, VA 23511

AIRPORT LOCATION:

Norfolk International (ORF)

HOST RECOMMENDED HOTEL INFORMATION:  

Naval Station Norfolk

BLDG S-30, WALL MANOR

Norfolk, Virginia, 23511

Website: Click here 

HOST AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION:

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire and Emergency Services

PRIMARY CONTACT:

Randy Wiseman, Deputy Chief

(O) 757-322-2321

randall.l.wiseman.civ@us.navy.mil 

SECONDARY CONTACT:

Vernissa Thomas, Data Analyst

(O) 757-322-2399

vernissa.a.thomas.civ@us.navy.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.

DoD Only

Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Workshop

North Carolina Air National Guard Fire Department, Charlotte, NC 

June 20 – 22, 2023

This course is for Department of Defense personnel only. The course features three full days of instruction to help agencies prepare for accreditation under the 10th edition of the CFAI model.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:

• The Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Publication & student workbook
• 24 hours of instruction from experienced accreditation peer team leaders
• 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 building blocks of the accreditation process:
  1. Community risk assessment
  2. Goals and objectives
  3. Standards of cover
  4. Benchmark and baseline standards
  5. Strategic plan
  6. Self-assessment

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:

North Carolina Air National Guard Fire Department

5740 West Boulevard

Charlotte, NC 28208

AIRPORT LOCATION:

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

HOST RECOMMENDED HOTEL INFORMATION:  

Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte Airport/Billy Graham Parkway 

321 West Woodlawn Road

Charlotte, NC 28217

Website: Click here 

Military tax-free rate is available with GTC

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Charlotte Airport

2600 Yorkmont Rd

Charlotte, NC 28208

Website: Click here 

Military per diem rates are available.

HOST AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION:

North Carolina Air National Guard Fire Department 

PRIMARY CONTACT:

Donald D. Willis, Assistant Chief of Training

(O) 704-391-4390

donald.willis.6@us.af.mil 

SECONDARY CONTACT:

Thomas Lazaroski, Deputy Fire Chief

(O) 704-391-4390

thomas.lazaroski@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.

Workshop is full. Email university@cpse.org to be added to the waiting list.

Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Workshop, Adams County Fire Protection District, 

Denver, CO

May 8 – 10, 2023

This course features three full days of instruction to help agencies prepare for accreditation under the 10th edition of the CFAI model.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:

• The Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Publication & student workbook
• 24 hours of instruction from experienced accreditation peer team leaders
• 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 building blocks of the accreditation process:
  1. Community risk assessment
  2. Goals and objectives
  3. Standards of cover
  4. Benchmark and baseline standards
  5. Strategic plan
  6. Self-assessment

COST:

Early Registration: $650 – ends April 10

Regular Registration: $675

*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: 

Station 11 Community Room

1675 W 69th Ave

Denver, CO 80221

AIRPORT LOCATION:

Denver International Airport (DEN)

HOST RECOMMENDED HOTEL INFORMATION:  

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver – Westminster

8773 Yates Dr

Westminster, CO 80031

Website: Click here

Hampton Inn Denver-Northwest/Westminster

5030 W 88th Pl

Westminster, CO 80031

Website: Click here

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Denver North/Westminster

6845 W 103rd Ave

Westminster, CO 80021

Website: Click here

HOST AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION:

Adams County Fire Protection District

(O) 303-539-6839

PRIMARY CONTACT:

Corey Davidson, Captain

(O) 303-539-6839

cdavidson@acfpd.org 

SECONDARY CONTACT:

Christina Marchese, Executive Administrative Assistant

(O) 303-539-6828

cmarchese@acfpd.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, Cape Coral Fire Department, Cape Coral, FL

September 6 – 8, 2023

This course features three full days of instruction to help agencies prepare for accreditation under the 10th edition of the CFAI model.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:

• The Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Publication & student workbook
• 24 hours of instruction from experienced accreditation peer team leaders
• 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 building blocks of the accreditation process:
  1. Community risk assessment
  2. Goals and objectives
  3. Standards of cover
  4. Benchmark and baseline standards
  5. Strategic plan
  6. Self-assessment

COST:

Early Registration: $650 – ends August 9

Regular Registration: $675

*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: 

Cape Coral Fire Headquarters/EOC

1115 SE 9th Ave
Cape Coral, FL 33990

AIRPORT LOCATION:

Southwest Florida Regional Airport (RSW)

HOST RECOMMENDED HOTEL INFORMATION:  

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cape Coral/North Fort Myers

1701 Old Pondella Rd

Cape Coral, FL 33909

Website: Click here

Hampton Inn & Suites - Cape Coral/Fort Myers 

619 SE 47th Terrace

Cape Coral, FL 33904

Website: Click here

HOST AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION:

Cape Coral Fire Department

(O) 239-242-3601

PRIMARY CONTACT:

Kierstan Lynch, Grant/Accreditation Manager

(O) 239-242-3669

klynch@capecoral.gov

SECONDARY CONTACT:

Mark Solich, Division Chief of Professional Standards

(O) 239-242-3602

msolich@capecoral.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, Fenton Fire Protection District, Fenton MO

September 25 – 27, 2023

This course features three full days of instruction to help agencies prepare for accreditation under the 10th edition of the CFAI model.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:

• The Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Publication & student workbook
• 24 hours of instruction from experienced accreditation peer team leaders
• 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 building blocks of the accreditation process:
  1. Community risk assessment
  2. Goals and objectives
  3. Standards of cover
  4. Benchmark and baseline standards
  5. Strategic plan
  6. Self-assessment

COST:

Early Registration: $650 – ends August 28

Regular Registration: $675

*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: 

Fenton Fire Protection District Fire Station 2

1001 Assembly Pkwy

Fenton, MO 63026

AIRPORT LOCATION:

Lambert International Airport

HOST RECOMMENDED HOTEL INFORMATION:  

Hampton Inn St. Louis Southwest

9 Lambert Drury Drive

Saint Louis, MO 63088

Website: Click here

Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Southwest

5 Lambert Drury Place (I-44 & 141)

St. Louis, MO 63088

Website: Click here

HOST AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION:

Fenton Fire Protection District 

(O) 636-343-4188

PRIMARY CONTACT:

Chris McCarthy, Assistant Chief

(O) 636-343-4188 x137

cmccarthy@fentonfire.org

SECONDARY CONTACT:

Tom DiMercurio, Division Chief of EMS

(O) 636-343-4188 x130

tdimercurio@fentonfire.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, Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency, Halifax, Nova Scotia

September 13 – 15, 2023

This course features three full days of instruction to help agencies prepare for accreditation under the 10th edition of the CFAI model.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:

• The Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Publication & student workbook
• 24 hours of instruction from experienced accreditation peer team leaders
• 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 building blocks of the accreditation process:
  1. Community risk assessment
  2. Goals and objectives
  3. Standards of cover
  4. Benchmark and baseline standards
  5. Strategic plan
  6. Self-assessment

COST:

Early Registration: $650 – ends August 16

Regular Registration: $675

Fees are in USD.

*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: 

The Westin Nova Scotian

1181 Hollis Street

Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H2P6

Course in advance of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs – Fire-Rescue Canada Conference. September 17-20, 2023.

AIRPORT LOCATION:

Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)

HOST RECOMMENDED HOTEL INFORMATION:  

The Westin Nova Scotian

1181 Hollis Street

Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 2P6

Website: Click here

The Hollis Halifax - a DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel

1649 Hollis Street

Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 1V8

Website: Click here

HOST AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION:

Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency

(O) 902-490-4239

PRIMARY CONTACT:

Scott Ramey, Assistant Chief

(O) 902-223-8907

rameys@halifax.ca 

SECONDARY CONTACT:

Donna Honeywell, Administrative Assistant

(O) 902-490-5526

honeywd@halifax.ca 

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.