The Catalyst Podcast from the CPSE Center for Innovation is your source for ideas and innovations to help you and your agency in its pursuit of excellence. Each month there will be conversations with leaders and experts, both from within the fire and emergency services and from other fields. You can listen to it here, the Center for Innovation website, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Episode 1 features Jim Robinson, CFO, Fire Chief of the Greensboro Fire Department (N.C.) and CPSE Board of Directors President, and Preet Bassi, CPSE CEO, detailing the Center for Innovation. They discuss the purpose of the Center and its relationship to the Center for Public Safety Excellence, as well as its governance structure, partnerships and program areas.
The district’s Lifespan partnership connects at-risk seniors with support services and shifts EMS from response to prevention
Carmel firefighters will participate in a pilot program that helps crews navigate smoke-filled buildings and livestream video to incident commanders
April 28, 2026 10:36 AM
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The Strategic Scan details the drivers of program development as well as key considerations for program design and funding
March 25, 2026 09:48 PM
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A real-world look at how one Colorado fire district is growing leaders through intentional mentorship, administrative rotations and professional development
March 09, 2026 10:24 AM
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GRFD used a fleet scorecard, stock and used apparatus purchases, and an in-house EVT program to stabilize operations and reset its replacement plan
February 25, 2026 10:24 AM
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