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Cathedral City Fire Department receives accreditation from national board, council says
Summary
Council members reported the Cathedral City Fire Department received unanimous accreditation from the Center for Public Safety Excellence after a peer review and field visit; the accreditation will require follow‑up projects and ongoing compliance.
Council members reported on April 9 that the Cathedral City Fire Department was unanimously accredited by the Center for Public Safety Excellence following a multi‑day hearing and earlier field evaluation. The mayor and city officials attended the accreditation hearing in Orlando, where a review panel asked detailed questions of the fire chief and staff.
Mayor Ross said the panel’s unanimous vote recognized both the department’s progress and city management’s ongoing support. Council members noted the accreditation is not a one‑time event; the Center requires follow‑up work on identified projects and ongoing compliance with standards.
No council vote was required; council members framed the accreditation as an operational acknowledgement and a positive development for the department.
