LTC 256-2016 Update on the Fire Department ACR and CFAI MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER_
NO. LTC # 256.2016 LETTER TO COMMISSION
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TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members of t•- •Isom. ission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manag .`61- 'IF
DATE: June 14, 2016
SUBJECT: Update on the Fire Department Annual Compliance Report (ACR) and the
Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI).
The purpose of this Letter to Commission is to provide an update on the recent approval
by the CFAI of the Fire Department's Annual Compliance Report.
As you recall, during the 2014 year the Fire Department was evaluated for re-
accreditation and held an onsite visit by CFAI peer assessors. As a result of the on site
visit and several months of Fire Administration and CFAI working together towards the
department's reaccreditation, the hard work paid off when the department was
reaccreditated on March 17, 2015. This made the department one of only 18 fire
departments worldwide who have achieved both accreditation status and a Class 1
rating from the Insurance Services Office (ISO).
This marks the department's third accreditation since its original accreditation in 2004
and 2009. This program provides an analytical self-assessment process to evaluate ten
(10) categories of an agency's performance including community service levels. During
this process, the department examines more than 240 separate performance indicators,
98 of which are considered core competencies. There are currently 196 fire
departments in the United States and Canada which are accredited.
Following the reaccreditation process, the CFAI requires that the department prepare an
annual compliance report. The CFAI assigns the Fire Department a designated
representative with the purpose to review the ACR for disposition of Strategic and
Specific recommendations made by the Peer Assessment Team during the on site visit
in 2014. The CFAI representative verifies that all applicable Core Competencies remain
in compliance and in accordance with CFAI and government standards.
I am providing you with a copy of the Statement of Findings dated March 29, 2016, and
an email from the CFAI Chairman, Westermann confirming acceptance of the Statement
of Findings on the ACR during the CFAI Commissioner's teleconference held on June 6,
2016.
I commend Chief Virgil Fernandez, his Administration and the entire Fire Department
staff for their continued efforts in holding such an elite status in the fire service.
Should you have any questions, please contact Fire Chief Fernandez.
Sam, Yarily
From: Cynde Singer <csinger @cpse.org>
Sent: Wednesday,June 08, 2016 4:04 PM
To: Fernandez,Virgilio
Cc: Sam, Yarily •
Subject ACR Approved
Attachments: Statement of Findings Miami Beach Fire Department.docx
Dear Chief,
The Statement of Findings on your Annual Compliance Report was reviewed during the CFAI Commissioner's
teleconference on June 6, 2016.
It is my pleasure to inform you that the full Commission voted unanimously to accept your report.You are congratulated
on your efforts and those of the personnel in your department.
Your continued dedication to the self-assessment process will certainly result in the continued professional development
of your organization.
If you have any questions, please contact CFAI Program Director, Karl Ristow at kristow @cpse.org.
Once again,congratulations.
Sincerely,
Steven P.Westermann
Chairman,Commission on Fire Accreditation International
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STATEMENT OF FINDINGS
TO: Commission on Fire Accreditation International
FROM: Greg Chesser
DATE: March 29, 2016
SUBJECT: Review of the annual compliance report for Miami Beach Fire
Department, FL
INTRODUCTION
As the designated representative for the Center for Public Safety Excellence, Inc., I
reviewed the Annual Compliance Report(ACR) for the Miami Beach Fire Department.
The purpose was to review this ACR for disposition of Strategic and Specific
Recommendations made by the Peer Assessment Team and to verify that all applicable
Core Competencies remain in compliance in accordance with the 8th Edition of the Fire
and Emergency Service Self-Assessment Manual (FESSAM).
FINDINGS
Agency Information
The information presented is well prepared and complete. Yarily Sam-Gamil is the
Accreditation Manager for the agency.
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Statement of Findings
June 13,2016
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Agency/Jurisdiction Description
A career fire department of 349 full time personnel in four fire stations, covering
a population of approximately 92,000.
Agency Environmental Changes
The agency cited a comprehensive analysis of the fire department was
conducted by the Center for Public Safety Management and the International
City/County Management Association, giving the city an unbiased review of
service; a major facility renovation on the support services building (training
facility); and new officer positions were created and funded.
Changes in Compliance with Legal Requirements in Federal, State, and Local
Government(s)
The agency indicates it is compliant with all applicable standards.
Changes in Compliance with Adopted Community / Agency Standards
The agency indicates compliance with all adopted community/agency standards.
Performance and Compliance with Core Competencies
The Agency indicates it compliant with all Core Competencies stated in the 8th
edition of the FESSAM.
Strategic and Specific Recommendations.
Of the 9 strategic and.11 specific recommendations, all have been accepted and
met with implementation or near implementation.
Other Information
Implementation information of all recommendations was addressed in this
section.
Exhibit List
All applicable exhibits were provided and verified.
Verification
Fire Chief Virgil Fernandez signed the annual compliance report.
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CFAI
Statement of Findings
June 13,2016
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CONCLUSION
The Miami Beach Fire Department has demonstrated that it is in compliance with all
stated benchmarks, government standards, local standards, core competencies, and
performance indicators. The agency has begun to work towards compliance with the
most current version of the FESSAM.
RECOMMENDATIONS
I recommend that the Commission on Fire Accreditation International accept the Miami
Beach Fire Department Annual Compliance Report and that the Agency retain their
Accredited Agency Status.