A method or system for addressing deficiencies and building on organizational success. Professional growth for a department as well as its personnel involved in the self assessment process. A forum for the communication of organizational priorities. International recognition for a department by peers and the public. A mechanism for developing concurrent documents, including strategic and program action plans.
Fosters pride in an organization, from department members, community leaders and citizens.
The cornerstone of the development of the Commission on Fire Accreditation International is the role of self-assessment and performance evaluation. This process increases the efficiency and effectiveness of local fire service agencies, provided that the findings from self-assessment are applied to the local planning and implementation activities. Through self-assessment, a systematic evaluation can be accomplished to determine what is happening within an organization. Program assessment is focused on whether or not the organization is meeting the goals that are commensurate with its responsibility. In today's world of government where the focus is on reinventing, reengineering, rethinking and quality management, we must continue to ask ourselves if there's value added to our customers in the actions we are taking within our organizations.