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:
Fairfax County Public Safety Building
12099 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035
Two lunches will be provided
Please bring ID as you will go through security and issued a visitors badge
AIRPORT LOCATION:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Reagan National Airport (DCA)
HOST RECOMMENDED HOTEL INFORMATION:
Hyatt Regency Fairfax
12777 Fair Lakes Cir.
HOST AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION:
Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department
12099 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22025
Primary Contact:
Captain Richard Merrell
(O) 703-246-2278
(C) 703-232-2785
richard.merrell@fairfaxcounty.gov
Secondary Contact:
Laurie Stone, Planning Manager
(O) 703-246-3889
laurie.stone@fairfaxcounty.gov
Please contact Thomas Kuglin at tkuglin@cpse.org or
703-691-4620 X205 if you need assistance.
Registration for this event is closed.