City of Grand Island

Grand Island, Neb. — Grand Island Fire Department Division Chief Matthew Caward is officially one of only 300 Chief Training Officers worldwide.

Caward successfully completed the process that awards the professional designation of “Chief Training Officer” (CTO). The Commission on Professional Credentialing® (CPC®) met on April 4 to confer the designation.

The program is designed to recognize individuals who demonstrate their excellence in seven measured components including experience, education, professional development, professional contributions, association membership, community involvement and technical competence. In addition, all applicants are required to identify a future professional development plan.

This professional designation is valid for three years, and to maintain the designation, recipients must show continued growth in the areas of professional development, professional contributions, active association membership and community involvement as well as adhere to a strict code of professional conduct.