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Contains 11 Component(s) Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 10/10/2023 at 2:00 PM (EDT)
*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* This distance learning webinar consists of two (2) live separate sessions. Each session is 2 hours in length for a total of 4 hours and prepares agency representatives to participate as a peer assessor on accreditation site visits. Attendance is mandatory for both sessions and class assignments must be completed by their assigned deadlines.
CFAI Peer Assessor Training Program
*Prerequisite Course: Completion of the Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services workshop.
Peer assessors are a key component of the accreditation process as they verify and validate that a department’s accreditation documents meet the expectations of the CFAI. This class is required for all agency accreditation managers and those wishing to become CFAI Peer Assessors. Presented as a webinar, the course consists of two (2) separate live sessions. Attendance for both is mandatory for completion. Each session is two hours long, for a total of four hours. Both sessions have assigned homework and examinations that must be successfully completed for a student to receive a course completion certificate. Live sessions will be held on October 10 and 17, 2023 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern.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 before 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 before 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 must attend each session and complete the examinations, homework assignments, and end-of-course survey.
CPSE regrets that refunds for failure to participate in the two sessions will not be given.
For questions, contact the CPSE office at university@cpse.org or 703-691-4620.
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Contains 3 Component(s)
This course features three full days of instruction to help agencies prepare for accreditation under the 10th edition of the CFAI model. This is for Department of Defense personnel only. If you are not a DoD employee, please select a different workshop.
DoD Only
Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Workshop
MCBH K-Bay ARFF, Kailua, HI
November 14-16, 2023
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:
- Creating planning zones for your response area.
- Establishing a risk assessment process.
- Applying the risk assessment process to your response area.
- Developing a critical tasking process.
- Determine needed resources for fire and non-fire risks.
- Assess current deployment practices and establish target performance goals.
- Develop response performance data.
- Key elements of a Strategic Plan.
- 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:
Education Center
Bldg 220, Classroom B
1196 5th 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
SECONDARY CONTACT:
MSgt Jason Nickell, Deputy Fire Chief
(O) 808-257-6997
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.
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Contains 3 Component(s) Includes a Live In-Person Event on 11/07/2023 at 8:00 AM (EET)
This course features three full days of instruction to help agencies prepare for accreditation under the 10th edition of the CFAI model. This is for Department of Defense personnel only. If you are not a DoD employee, please select a different workshop.
DoD Only
Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Workshop
Naval Support Activity Souda Bay Fire & Emergency Services, Souda Bay, Greece
November 7 – 9, 2023
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:
- Creating planning zones for your response area.
- Establishing a risk assessment process.
- Applying the risk assessment process to your response area.
- Developing a critical tasking process.
- Determine needed resources for fire and non-fire risks.
- Assess current deployment practices and establish target performance goals.
- Develop response performance data.
- Key elements of a Strategic Plan.
- 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:
NSA Souda Bay F&ES Fire Station Bldg. 93
Mouzouras Rd.
Chania Crete, Greece 73100
AIRPORT LOCATION:
Chania, Crete, Greece (CHQ)
HOST RECOMMENDED HOTEL INFORMATION:
Navy Gateway Inns and Suites
Naval Support Activity Souda Bay Bldg.49
Island of Crete, Crete, 09865
Website: Click here
Royal Sun Hotel
731 34 Ioannou Paizi 36
Chania Crete, Greece 73133
Website: Click here
HOST AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION:
Naval Support Activity Souda Bay Fire & Emergency Services
PRIMARY CONTACT:
Timothy Dias, Fire Chief
(O) 011-30-28210-21380
timothy.l.dias.civ@us.navy.mil
SECONDARY CONTACT:
Logan Rodgers, Training Chief
(O) 011-30-28210-21196
logan.p.rodgers.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.
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Contains 3 Component(s) Includes a Live In-Person Event on 11/14/2023 at 8:00 AM (MST)
This course features three full days of instruction to help agencies prepare for accreditation under the 10th edition of the CFAI model.
Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Workshop
Colorado River Fire Rescue, Rifle, CO
November 14 – 16, 2023
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:
- Creating planning zones for your response area.
- Establishing a risk assessment process.
- Applying the risk assessment process to your response area.
- Developing a critical tasking process.
- Determine needed resources for fire and non-fire risks.
- Assess current deployment practices and establish target performance goals.
- Develop response performance data.
- Key elements of a Strategic Plan.
- How to create a self-assessment manual.
COST:
Early Registration: $650 – ends October 17
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 41
1850 Railroad Avenue
Rifle, CO 81650
AIRPORT LOCATION:
Grand Junction Regional Airport
HOST RECOMMENDED HOTEL INFORMATION:
Hampton Inn & Suites Rifle
715 Megan Ave
Rifle, CO 81650
Website: Click here
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rifle
600 Wapiti Ct
Rifle, CO 81650
Website: Click here
HOST AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION:
Colorado River Fire Rescue
(O) 970-625-1243
PRIMARY CONTACT:
Scott Van Slyke, Training Chief
(O) 970-625-1243, Ext 14
SECONDARY CONTACT:
Leif Sackett, Fire Chief
(O) 970-625-1243, Ext 25
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.
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- Early bird pricing available!
- All Users - $650
- Regular Price after 10/18/2023 12:00 AM
- All Users - $675
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Contains 3 Component(s) Includes a Live In-Person Event on 10/17/2023 at 8:00 AM (PDT)
This course features three full days of instruction to help agencies prepare for accreditation under the 10th edition of the CFAI model.
Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Workshop
Cosumnes Community Services District Fire Department,
Elk Grove, CA
October 17 – 19, 2023
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:
- Creating planning zones for your response area.
- Establishing a risk assessment process.
- Applying the risk assessment process to your response area.
- Developing a critical tasking process.
- Determine needed resources for fire and non-fire risks.
- Assess current deployment practices and establish target performance goals.
- Develop response performance data.
- Key elements of a Strategic Plan.
- How to create a self-assessment manual.
COST:
Early Registration: $650 – ends September 19
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:
William Perry Schulze Fire Training Facility
10573 E Stockton Blvd
Elk Grove, CA 95624
AIRPORT LOCATION:
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
HOST RECOMMENDED HOTEL INFORMATION:
Hilton Garden Inn Sacramento Elk Grove
9241 Laguna Springs Drive
Elk Grove, CA 95758
Website: Click here
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
9175 W Stockton Blvd
Elk Grove, CA 95758
Website: Click here
HOST AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION:
Cosumnes Community Services District Fire Department
PRIMARY CONTACT:
Lizy Silva, Management Analyst
(O) 916-405-7133
SECONDARY CONTACT:
Carolyn Baptista, Sr Management Analyst
(O) 916-405-7106
carolynbaptista@cosumnescsd.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.
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- All Users - $675
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Contains 3 Component(s) Includes a Live In-Person Event on 01/16/2024 at 8:00 AM (EST)
This course features three full days of instruction to help agencies prepare for accreditation under the 10th edition of the CFAI model.
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:
- Creating planning zones for your response area.
- Establishing a risk assessment process.
- Applying the risk assessment process to your response area.
- Developing a critical tasking process.
- Determine needed resources for fire and non-fire risks.
- Assess current deployment practices and establish target performance goals.
- Develop response performance data.
- Key elements of a Strategic Plan.
- 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
SECONDARY CONTACT:
Todd Allen, Fire Chief
(O) 386-626-7328
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.
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- Early bird pricing available!
- All Users - $650
- Regular Price after 12/20/2023 12:00 AM
- All Users - $675
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Contains 3 Component(s) Includes a Live In-Person Event on 11/07/2023 at 8:00 AM (EST)
This course features three full days of instruction to help agencies prepare for accreditation under the 10th edition of the CFAI model.
Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Workshop
Kingsport Fire Department, Kingsport, TN
November 7 – 9, 2023
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:
- Creating planning zones for your response area.
- Establishing a risk assessment process.
- Applying the risk assessment process to your response area.
- Developing a critical tasking process.
- Determine needed resources for fire and non-fire risks.
- Assess current deployment practices and establish target performance goals.
- Develop response performance data.
- Key elements of a Strategic Plan.
- How to create a self-assessment manual.
COST:
Early Registration: $650 – ends October 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:
Kingsport Fire Department Training Center
250 Horse Creek Lane
Kingsport, TN 37660
AIRPORT LOCATION:
Tri-Cities Airport (TRI)
HOST RECOMMENDED HOTEL INFORMATION:
MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center
1901 Meadowview Pkwy
Kingsport, TN 37660
Website: Click here
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Kingsport
2485 S Wilcox Dr
Kingsport, TN 37660
Website: Click here
HOST AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION:
Kingsport Fire Department
(O) 423-229-9444
PRIMARY CONTACT:
Jessie Bishop, Senior Captain
(O) 423-229-9444
SECONDARY CONTACT:
Chris Vandagriff, Fire Marshal
(O) 423-229-9440
chrisvandagriff@kingsporttn.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.
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- Early bird pricing available!
- All Users - $650
- Regular Price after 10/11/2023 12:00 AM
- All Users - $675
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Contains 3 Component(s) Includes a Live In-Person Event on 10/17/2023 at 8:00 AM (CDT)
This course features three full days of instruction to help agencies prepare for accreditation under the 10th edition of the CFAI model.
Quality Improvement for the Fire and Emergency Services Workshop
Spring Fire Department, Spring, TX
October 17 – 19, 2023
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:
- Creating planning zones for your response area.
- Establishing a risk assessment process.
- Applying the risk assessment process to your response area.
- Developing a critical tasking process.
- Determine needed resources for fire and non-fire risks.
- Assess current deployment practices and establish target performance goals.
- Develop response performance data.
- Key elements of a Strategic Plan.
- How to create a self-assessment manual.
COST:
Early Registration: $650 – ends September 19
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:
Spring Fire Department Administration
656 E Louetta Rd
Spring, TX 77373
AIRPORT LOCATION:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
HOST RECOMMENDED HOTEL INFORMATION:
Courtyard by Marriott Houston Springwoods Village
22742 Holzwarth Rd
Spring, TX 77389
Website: Click here
Best Western Plus Spring Inn & Suites
353 E Louetta Rd
Spring, TX 77373
Website: Click here
HOST AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION:
Spring Fire Department
PRIMARY CONTACT:
Landon Churchill, Deputy Chief-Strategic Services
(O) 281-951-7006
SECONDARY CONTACT:
Jeff King, Deputy Chief-Training
(O) 281-951-7005
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.
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