Professional Consulting Services for CFAI Accreditation

The City of Ontario Fire Department seeks a qualified consulting firm to guide the department through the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) accreditation process over a multi‑year engagement. The work is divided into four phased deliverables, beginning with a Community Risk Assessment and Strategic Plan, progressing through self‑assessment and ISO optimization, and culminating in mock site‑visit preparation and accreditation‑readiness support. The consultant must also embed a knowledge‑transfer framework, develop an internal Accreditation Manager role, and provide training to ensure sustainable, independent accreditation maintenance after the contract ends. • Phase 1: Community Risk Assessment, Standards of Cover study, data‑governance foundation, and draft five‑year Strategic Plan. • Phase 2: Finalize Strategic Plan and submit Applicant Agency application; establish internal Accreditation Manager. • Phase 3: Produce Self‑Assessment Manual, support ISO PPC, and create performance‑management dashboards. • Phase 4: Conduct mock site‑visit, assist with Candidate status, and coordinate CFAI peer‑review and Commission hearing. • Cross‑phase: Knowledge‑transfer, staff training, SOP development, and sustainability playbook for ongoing accreditation compliance.