1. Chief James L. Day (Retired)
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James L. Day, B.S. (Section Chief Retired)
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Georgia Association for Fire Accreditation and Professional Credentialing
ACCREDITATION

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The Model of Continuous Improvement
– Criteria: behaviors generally accepted as appropriate and
necessary for the agency to meet the needs of the
community: things that we measure!
• Performance indicators: measure to determine the degree of
effectiveness demonstrated by the agency in meeting criteria
behaviors: things that help make us better!
• Categories – illustrate areas of activity or service
demand that influence or impact any modern fire
service organization: things that we do!

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Georgia Association for Fire Accreditation and Professional Credentialing
Self-Assessment Categories
1. Governance and Administration
2. Assessment and Planning
3. Goals and Objectives
4. Financial Resources
5. Programs
6. Physical Resources
7. Human Resources
8. Training and Competency
9. Essential Resources
10. External Systems Relationships

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Georgia Association for Fire Accreditation and Professional Credentialing
How Much
of
What
is
Where?

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Georgia Association for Fire Accreditation and Professional Credentialing
IMPROVE

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PROVE

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SUSTAIN

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QUESTIONS
COMMENTS
CURIOSITIES