The Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. CPSE helps high-performing fire departments and emergency services professionals in their efforts to continuously improve. We do that in 3 main ways: -Fire department accreditation, a process in which departments undergo a thorough self-assessment focused on identifying strengths and areas for improvement. - Credentialing fire and emergency services professionals, instilling the principles of life-long learning and self-accountability. - Education programs offering individuals and departments the information they need to expand their knowledge and capabilities, and stay on the forefront of the profession. Our Technical Advisor Program facilitates community-driven strategic planning, agency self-assessments and community risks and hazards/standards of cover documentation needed for agency accreditation.