Goodyear Fire Chief Paul Luizzi earned and renewed the professional designation of Chief Fire Officer through The Center for Public Safety Excellence, a nonprofit corporation that helps fire departments and emergency services professionals through accreditation, credentialing and education programs.

According to the Center for Public Safety Excellence, following a peer review process, the designation recognizes “demonstrated excellence” in seven components: experience, education, professional development, professional contributions, association membership, community involvement and technical competence.

“The confirmation from the Center of Public Safety Excellence means that I have met a high standard of professionalism, and that I continue to give back to the profession,” Luizzi said. “[I give back by] keeping connected through mentoring new chief officers and helping them navigate their new positions and some of the nuances that come with the job.”

Luizzi is one of only 1,376 Chief Fire Officer’s worldwide and one of 63 in the state of Arizona and has held the title for 12 years.

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