06/04/2026
This week marked an important milestone for Garner Fire-Rescue as we welcomed a team of four fire service professionals from across the United States to conduct our accreditation site visit through the Center for Public Safety Excellence.
Throughout the week, the peer assessment team met with department personnel, Town leadership, partner agencies, and community stakeholders to evaluate our organization against internationally recognized standards of excellence. Their review examined every aspect of our organization, including governance, administration, strategic planning, emergency response, personnel, training, facilities and equipment, water supply, communications, technology, community partnerships, and health and safety.
At the conclusion of the visit, the peer assessment team recommended that Garner Fire-Rescue advance to a hearing before the Commission on Fire Accreditation International in August 2026.
This achievement reflects the hard work, professionalism, and commitment of every member of Garner Fire-Rescue. It is also a testament to the support of our elected officials, Town leadership, partner agencies, and community members who help make our success possible.
We are proud of how far we have come, grateful for the feedback received during this process, and excited about the opportunity to continue serving our community at the highest level. We look forward to appearing before the Commission in August to showcase our efforts.
