Quality
Improvement Through Accreditation Workshop
This course features three full days of instruction to help agencies prepare
for accreditation under the 9th edition of the Fire and Emergency Service
Self-Assessment Manual (FESSAM).
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:
• The 9th edition of the Fire and Emergency Service Self-Assessment Manual
(FESSAM)
• The 6th edition of the Community Risk/Standards of Cover Manual
• 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 six building blocks of the accreditation process:
o Community risk assessment
o Goals and objectives
o Standards of cover
o Benchmark and baseline standards
o Strategic plan
o Self assessment
COST:
Early Registration: $625 (ends 8 weeks prior to start date)
Regular Registration: $650 (ends 3 weeks prior to start date)
Late Registration: $700
WORKSHOP TIME: 0800-1700 Daily
ATTIRE: Business Casual
WORKSHOP LOCATION:
RMTD East Side Transfer Center
725 North Lyford Rd.
Rockford, IL 61107
AIRPORT LOCATION:
Chicago-O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
HOST RECOMMENDED HOTEL INFORMATION:
Hilton Garden Inn
7675 Walton Street
Fairfield Inn and Suites
7651 Walton Street
HOST AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION:
Rockford Fire Department
204 South First Street
Rockford, IL 61104
Primary Contact:
Fire Chief Derek Bergsten
(O) 779-348-7171
(C) 815-979-0411
derek.bergsten@rockfordil.gov
Secondary Contact:
Division Chief Matt Knott
(O) 779-500-6537
(C) 815-721-9126
matt.knott@rockfordil.gov
Please contact Tom Kuglin at tkuglin@cpse.org or
703-691-4620 X206 if you need assistance.
Registration for this event is closed.