Accreditation Handouts

  • Annual Appraisals
    A handout to assist with developing annual appraisals
  • Critical Tasking
    A handout to aid in conducting critical tasking for all emergency response types
  • Engaging Stakeholders
    A handout explaining how to engage stakeholders in the CRA/SOC process
  • Fire Department Strategic Plans and Community Master Plans: Are They The Same?
    A handout comparing and contrasting fire department strategic plan and community master plans
  • Performance Statements
    A handout outlining how to develop performance statements
  • Writing the Four-Part Answer
    A handout explaining development of the four-part answer for the self-assessment manual

Accreditation Videos

  • Introduction to Accreditation
    A webinar explaining the CFAI accreditation model and process
  • New Registered Agency Orientation
    A webinar for new registered agencies explaining CFAI accreditation process
  • Writing the Four-Part Answer
    A webinar explaining development of the four-part answer for the self-assessment manual
  • Performance Statements
    A webinar explaining development of performance statements
  • Creating a Strategic Plan
    A webinar explaining the creation of a community-driven strategic plan
  • Developing Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives
    A webinar explaining how to develop effective goals and objectives for a strategic plan
  • Executing a Strategic Plan
    This presentation is designed to walk you through creating and executing your plan, including a lesson on pivoting when conditions in your community or within your own agency change.
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Credentialing Handouts

  • Logging In

    Instructions on how to log into the online application software

  • Getting Started and Applying

    How to use the online application software

  • Components

    A video on the components of the online application software

  • Accessing and Verifying Your Designation

    A video on accessing and verifying your designation in the online application software

  • Directory and Profile

    A video on how to use the directory and accessing your profile in the online application software

  • Online Application Instruction Guide Handout

    A PDF of the online application software instructions

Credentialing Videos

  • Introduction to Credentialing

    A video on the CPC credentialing process

  • Writing Technical Competencies

    An overview of writing the application Technical Competencies

  • Guide to Designee Development Goals

    A video on a Guide to Designee Development Goals

General Resources

  • CFAI Model Information Technology Specifications, CFAI 10th Edition
    The CFAI Information Technology Specifications document identifies the spatial and numerical data, records, and policies referenced in the CFAI accreditation model.
  • CPSE University Host Agreement for Education Courses

    CPSE University Host Agreement explains requirements to host an educational offering at your agency.

  • Vision 20/20 Outcome Measures Guide
    Vision 20/20 Outcome Measures Guide
  • Executing a Strategic Plan
    This presentation is designed to walk you through creating and executing your plan, including a lesson on pivoting when conditions in your community or within your own agency change.
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