CFAI · CAAS Accreditation Consulting

Reach the highest standard.
With guidance from someone
who’s lived it.

Expert CFAI and CAAS accreditation consulting led by an Executive Fire Officer and active CPSE peer assessor — with 20 years of fire service experience behind every recommendation.

Executive Fire Officer (EFO)
CPSE Peer Assessor
CFAI & CAAS
20 Years Fire Service
U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
About

Your ConsultantChief Officer

The principal consultant at Apex Fire Consulting serves as a Chief Officer with a metro fire department, where a career has been built on advancing organizational excellence through accreditation and continuous improvement. As the department’s accreditation manager, the agency was led through the full CFAI accreditation process — and has since guided other agencies as an active CPSE peer assessor.

Holding the distinction of Executive Fire Officer (EFO) from the National Fire Academy, a Master of Science in Public Safety from Liberty University, and licensed as a paramedic — plus service on the FESSAM 11th Edition Steering Committee — this is someone who has helped shape the very standards fire agencies are measured against.

A proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran, the discipline, precision, and commitment to excellence that defines military service carries through every client engagement in the fire service.

20+
Years Fire Service
EFO
Executive Fire Officer
CPSE
Peer Assessor
Credentials
Executive Fire Officer (EFO)
National Fire Academy
CPSE Peer Assessor
Center for Public Safety Excellence
M.S. Public Safety
Liberty University
Licensed Paramedic
State Certified
FESSAM 11th Edition Steering Committee
Standards Development
U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
Honorable Service
Services

How We Help Your Agency

Tailored accreditation support at every stage — from first assessment to sustained excellence.

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CFAI · CAAS

Accreditation Readiness Assessment

A comprehensive gap analysis of your agency's current standing against CFAI or CAAS standards. We identify strengths, surface gaps, and deliver a clear picture of where you stand before the journey begins.

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Most Comprehensive

Full-Cycle Accreditation Guidance

From initial self-assessment to peer visit and beyond. Comprehensive, hands-on support through every phase of the accreditation process — tailored to your agency's size, structure, and timeline.

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03
High Impact

Peer Visit Preparation

Thorough preparation for your on-site peer visit, including mock interviews, documentation review, and site walkthrough coaching to ensure your team presents with confidence.

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CFAI Core

Community Risk Assessment & SOC

Expert assistance developing your Standards of Cover (SOC) and Community Risk Assessment — the cornerstone documents of any CFAI accreditation submission.

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Ongoing

Reaccreditation Support

Already accredited? We help your agency maintain compliance, address deficiencies, and navigate the reaccreditation cycle efficiently and effectively.

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Team Development

Training & Internal Capacity Building

Workshops and coaching to build your team's internal accreditation knowledge — so your agency develops lasting institutional capability beyond the engagement.

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Process

A Clear Path to Accreditation

Every engagement follows a proven five-phase framework — structured, transparent, and built around your agency.

01

Discovery Call

A focused 30-minute conversation to understand your agency, your goals, and where you are in the accreditation journey.

02

Gap Analysis

A thorough review of your existing documentation, policies, and practices against the relevant accreditation standards.

03

Custom Roadmap

A detailed, prioritized action plan built specifically for your agency's structure, capacity, and timeline.

04

Guided Implementation

Side-by-side support as your team executes the plan — with ongoing coaching, document review, and progress check-ins.

05

Peer Visit & Beyond

Full preparation for your peer visit, support during the process, and continued guidance through post-accreditation compliance.

Contact

Ready to pursue accreditation?

Schedule a free 30-minute discovery call. No pressure — just a candid conversation about your agency’s goals and how we can help you get there.