This internationally-accepted model recognizes professional accomplishments and competence in fire and emergency services and offers fire and emergency service personnel career guidance and planning.

The CPC offers five designations:

• Chief Fire Officer (CFO)
• Chief EMS Officer (CEMSO)
• Chief Training Officer (CTO)
• Fire Marshal (FM)
• Fire Officer (FO)

The CPC developed these designations using a model that looks at the "whole" officer. Achieving the designation requires a strong educational background, diverse participation in emergency services at the local, state, and national level; and demonstrated involvement in the broader community, all validated by emergency services peers.