Captain Rich Jasinski of the West Manatee Fire and Rescue District has successfully completed the process that awards him the professional designation of “Fire Officer” (FO). The Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC) met on June 8, 2010, to officially confer the designation upon Captain Rich Jasinski. Captain Rich Jasinski is one of only 13 FO’s worldwide.
The CPC awards the FO designation only after an individual successfully meets all of the organization’s stringent criteria. The process includes an assessment of the applicant’s education, experience, professional development, technical competencies, contributions to the profession, and community involvement. In addition, all applicants are required to identify a future professional development plan.





