CORAL SPRINGS-PARKLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT
CORAL SPRINGS REGIONAL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC SAFETY Liz Williams, Operations Manager ⚫ 4180 NW 120th Ave – 954-346-1774 The Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety (CSRIPS) is led by Liz Williams. Liz was appointed to the position in October after serving as the Compliance Coordinator for the past 7 years. During her tenure, Liz led the effort on multiple initiatives including COE accreditation for the main campus, implement the paramedic program, adding Florida Prepaid and Florida 529 student payment options as well as adding additional licensed and accredited campuses. The Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety (CSRIPS), formerly the Coral Springs Fire Academy, sits on approximately four acres in the Coral Springs Corporate Park. Along with the 3 main programs, EMT-Basic, EMT-Paramedic and Firefighter I & II, CSRIPS conducts CPR training, continuing education, facilty usage and promotions for other agencies.
APPROVALS AND ACCREDITING ORGANIZATIONS Approvals • • •
Department of Health Bureau of Fire Standards and Training American Heart Association
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Department of Education, Commission for Independent Education
Accreditation • • •
Council on Occupational Education (COE) Committee on Accreditation for the EMS Professions (COAEMSP) Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
In 2001, CSRIPS (CSFA) first opened its doors utilizing the training tower at Station 71 then gradually expanding and adding the EMT program in 2003 in an annex on Sample Rd and University Drive. Rapidly expanding in the number of classes offered, CSRIPS had to look for additional space. In 2007, CSRIPS moved to its current facility thus adding additional classroom space and fireground acreage. As CSRIPS became established with Firefighter I & II and EMT-Basic, the focus moved to accreditation. In 2014, CSRIPS became accredited with the Council on Occupational Education and later that year, added the Paramedic program. 21 years after its inception, CSRIPS is a top-rated school and a four-time winner of the Florida Fire Service Training and Education Provider of the Year Award. 75
