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:
Courtyard by Marriott Gulfport Beach Front
1600 E. Beach Blvd.
Gulfport, MS 39501
AIRPORT LOCATION:
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT)
HOST RECOMMENDED HOTEL INFORMATION:
Courtyard by Marriott Gulfport Beach Front
1600 E. Beach Blvd.
Hotel Group Rate
Island View Casino Resort
3300 W. Beach Blvd.
HOST AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION:
Gulfport Fire Department
1515 23rd Street
Gulfport, MS 39501
Primary Contact:
Lt. J. Thomas McCorkle
(O) 228-868-5950
(C) 228-424-8722
jmccorkle@gulfport-ms.gov
Secondary Contact:
Deputy Chief Billy Kelley
(O) 228-868-5950
bkelley@gulfport-ms.gov
Please contact Tom Kuglin at tkuglin@cpse.org or 703-691-4620 X205 if you need assistance.
Registration for this event is closed.