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:
Grand Rapids Fire Department Training Center
1101 Monroe Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
AIRPORT LOCATION:
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
HOST RECOMMENDED HOTEL INFORMATION:
JW Marriott Grand Rapids
235 Louis Street NW
Courtyard by Marriott Grand Rapids Downtown
11 Monroe Avenue NW
HOST AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION:
Grand Rapids Fire Department
38 LaGrave Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Primary Contact:
Captain Scott Gray
(O) 616-456-3108
(C) 616-893-3327
sdgray@grcity.us
Secondary Contact:
Assistant Chief Brad Brown
(O) 616-456-3344
(C) 616-304-9260
bbrown@grcity.us
Please contact Tom Kuglin at tkuglin@cpse.org or 703-691-4620 X206 if you need assistance.
Registration for this event is closed.