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:
Houston Fire Dept. Val Jahnke Training Facility
8030 Braniff St.
Houston, TX 77061
AIRPORT LOCATION:
Houston Hobby Airport
HOST RECOMMENDED HOTEL INFORMATION:
The rates expire two weeks ahead of the class. If you call, request the City of Houston Firefighters rate
Hilton Doubletree
8181 Airport Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77061-4142
$131/night
Springhill Suites – Marriott
7922 Mosley Road Houston TX 77061
$114/night
HOST AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION:
Houston Fire Department
1801 Smith, Ste.732
Houston, TX 77002
Primary Contact:
Leonard Chan
(C) 713-858-0819
leonard.chan@houstontx.gov
Secondary Contact:
Asst. Chief Michele McLeod
(O) 832-394-6734
(C) 863-280-5083
michelle.mcleod@houstontx.gov
Please contact Tom Kuglin at tkuglin@cpse.org or
703-691-4620 X205 if you need assistance.
Registration for this event is closed.