Cutting Completes Professional Designation Process

HAMPTON, NH — Hampton Fire Capt. Justin Cutting has successfully completed the process that awards him the professional designation of “Fire Officer” (FO), according to a press statement. The Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC) met on Feb. 7, 2017, to officially confer the re-designation upon Cutting.

Cutting is one of only 373 FO’s worldwide. This is the third time Cutting has achieved this prestigious designation.

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.

The FO designation program uses a comprehensive peer review model to evaluate candidates seeking the credential.

The Commission on Professional Credentialing, an entity of the Center for Public Safety Excellence, Inc., (CPSE) administers the FO Designation Program. The CPC consists of individuals from academia, federal and local government, and the fire and Emergency Medical Services profession.

To learn more about CPC, visit publicsafetyexcellence.org.

Cutting has been a member of Hampton Fire/Rescue for 20 years and currently resides in Hampton.

Submitted by Hampton Fire Chief Jameson R. Ayotte.

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