On August 6, the Brentwood Fire & Rescue added another feather to its cap, achieving international accreditation for the third time through the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI), a part of the Center for Public Safety Excellence. This prestigious recognition places them among the ranks of a select group in Tennessee, being one of only seven internationally accredited fire departments in the state and one of more than 300 globally.
Chief Brian Goss of the Brentwood Fire & Rescue expressed pride in his team's accomplishment, stating, "We hold ourselves to a higher standard at Brentwood Fire & Rescue, and this accreditation is an example of the extra effort our men and women put in to serve this community," the City of Brentwood reported. The rigorous path to accreditation involves an introspective look into an agency's operations juxtaposed against set standards and best practices, culminating in a peer review.
First accredited in 2014, Brentwood Fire & Rescue's commitment to excellence and service delivery has been consistently affirmed through the reaccreditation process. The CFAI model fosters a culture of self-assessment and continuous improvement, which are essential elements in the evolving emergency services field.
“Brentwood Fire & Rescue is proud to be recognized among the most elite fire service agencies in the world,” Chief Goss said, as per the City of Brentwood. This statement echoes the department's ongoing commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency in their service to the public. Accreditation by CFAI is not just a certificate to hang on the wall but a reflection of a persistent drive towards professional, high-quality emergency response and community service.
