International Public Safety Leadership & Ethics Institute

10/23/2026

A new look. More resources. The same commitment to excellence.

We’re excited to officially introduce the 𝗮𝗹𝗹-𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗜𝗣𝗦𝗟𝗘𝗜 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲!

Designed with public safety professionals in mind, our new digital home brings together expanded resources, educational opportunities, leadership development programs, and the latest news and updates from IPSLEI — all in one place.

From continuing education and professional development to scholarships, ethical leadership resources, and more, we’re making it easier than ever to explore the opportunities IPSLEI has to offer.

While our website may look a little different, our mission remains the same: 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆.

We invite you to take a look around and explore what’s new!

Visit www.ipslei.org to experience the new website.

04/27/2026

Meet Asta — Santa Monica Fire Department’s newest four-legged partner. 🐾

Through Guide Dogs of the Desert and the generosity of IPSLEI donors, Asta will serve those who spend their lives serving others. Giving to IPSLEI just a donation — it’s an investment in the well-being of the men and women who show up for their communities every day. Working dogs like Asta provide critical support, companionship, and resilience for first responders facing high-stress environments. Support K9’s are trained in recognizing cortisol odor and stay with the individual to lower their stress.

Your giving directly impacts lives on the front lines. IPSLEI is proud to give back to public safety professionals in a way that truly matters.

We know Asta is in wonderful hands and by the looks of it, she’s loving her new home!

04/10/2026

“We must find time to stop and thank the people that make a difference in our lives.”
- Robert Kennedy

For more words to live by and information on IPSLEI, visit www.ipslei.org.

04/07/2026

𝗗𝗼. 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁. 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻. — IPSLEI Curriculum

This program is built to be interactive — not another sit-and-listen lecture. Less PowerPoint, more real connection, more conversation, and more growth.

Everything centers around a simple but effective process:
Do → Reflect → Learn

Take action. Think about it. Grow from it.

The real magic happens in the debrief. That’s where perspectives are shared, connections are made, and learning becomes personal.

We follow a 4-step reflection process to get there:
• 𝗢𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 — what actually happened?
• 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 — what does it mean?
• 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 — where have you seen this before?
• 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 — what will you do differently moving forward?

It’s simple. It’s intentional. And it works.

Learn more at IPSLEI.org.

The International Public Safety Leadership and Ethics Institute (IPSLEI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation organized to support the development of excellence in public safety leadership. IPSLEI was formed in the spring of 2006 as a means of continuing the public safety industry collaborative

03/31/2026

“𝘐𝘯 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘦.

𝘐𝘯 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭.

𝘐𝘯 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰 𝘪𝘵.”

-𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘦 𝘞𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘮𝘴𝘰𝘯

For more words to live by and information on IPSLEI, visit www.ipslei.org.

03/30/2026

Meet the IPSLEI Board of Directors Vice President, Joe Schum!

With over three decades of progressive volunteer and professional experience in the fire service, Joe currently serves as a Division Chief with the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District in Reno, Nevada. His career reflects a commitment to leadership development, emergency operations, and public safety excellence. Over the years, he has advanced through all operational ranks including Fire Captain, Battalion Chief, and Training Officer, culminating in his current executive leadership position. In his current assignment, he provides strategic oversight for emergency operations and dispatch. He previously provided executive leadership of logistics, fleet management, and training. His career spans multiple departments in Colorado and Nevada, where he has consistently demonstrated impactful leadership and growth.

Joe holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, a Bachelor of Science in Fire and Emergency Services Administration from Colorado State University, and an Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science Technology from Colorado Mountain College. He maintains numerous certifications, including Fire Officer III, Master Fire Instructor, and Incident Command qualifications. Joe is a certified facilitator for the International Public Safety Leadership and Ethics Institute (IPSLEI) and the Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Program. He contributes to the broader fire service through board involvement, mentoring, instructional roles, and community service. His recognitions include multiple performance awards that reflect his dedication to professional excellence, innovation mentorship in public safety.

Outside of his professional life, Joe enjoys a full and active home life with his wife Kate and their two children. As a family, they enjoy spending time outdoors, camping, cooking, traveling, and simply relaxing together. Joe’s passion for leadership and service extends beyond his career, as he continues to invest in others’ growth while enjoying a balanced, family-centered lifestyle.

Thank you for all that you do for IPSLEI!