Jamie Fore SMP, CHST, CIT

About BCEP

Board of Certified
Emergency Providers

A private certification and credentialing organization dedicated to advancing emergency preparedness, life-saving skills, and professional development through training, certification, continuing education, and instructor development.

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Who We Are

About the Board of Certified Emergency Providers

Founded on the principle that "Prepared People Save Lives," the Board of Certified Emergency Providers (BCEP) is a professional credentialing and registry organization dedicated to advancing emergency preparedness, workplace safety, life-saving skills, and continuing professional development.

BCEP was founded by experienced health, safety, and emergency response professionals with decades of field experience in construction, general industry, emergency medical services, and safety training. Our mission is to bridge the gap between basic workplace first aid and advanced emergency medical services (EMS) through practical, evidence-informed education and professional certification.

BCEP is developing its curriculum framework in accordance with recognized continuing education best practices, with the long-term goal of meeting the requirements of the ANSI/IACET Standard for Continuing Education and Training.

Through verifiable digital credentials, a professional certification registry, and high-quality educational programs, BCEP helps employers, instructors, and emergency responders build safer workplaces and stronger communities.

Certification Programs

BCEP certification programs focus on real-world preparedness and may include:

  • CPR & AED
  • First Aid
  • Advanced First Aid
  • Bleeding Control
  • Opioid Overdose Response
  • Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Workplace Emergency Preparedness
  • Active Threat Awareness & Response (READY™)
  • Emergency Response Instructor Development
Standards & Alignment

Curriculum Standards & Scientific Alignment

BCEP develops its certification programs and educational content in alignment with recognized national and international standards in emergency care science, occupational safety, and adult education. Our curriculum is informed by the guidelines and frameworks of the following organizations:

Alignment with these standards means BCEP programs reflect current evidence-based practices — the same science that guides professional emergency responders, healthcare providers, and occupational safety professionals.

American Heart Association (AHA)

CPR, AED & cardiovascular emergency science

BCEP CPR and cardiac emergency content is developed in alignment with AHA guidelines for basic life support and emergency cardiovascular care.

ILCOR

International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation

BCEP resuscitation content reflects the international consensus on CPR and emergency cardiovascular care science published by ILCOR.

OSHA

Occupational Safety & Health Administration

BCEP workplace safety programs are developed in alignment with OSHA standards for first aid, bloodborne pathogens, and emergency action plans.

ANSI/IACET

Continuing Education & Training Standard

BCEP is developing its curriculum framework in accordance with the ANSI/IACET Standard for Continuing Education and Training — a nationally recognized benchmark for quality CE programs.

Association for Talent Development (ATD)

Adult learning & instructional design

BCEP incorporates ATD-recognized adult learning principles and instructional design best practices into all certification programs and instructor development.

BCSP

Board of Certified Safety Professionals

BCEP programs are designed to support continuing professional development for safety professionals credentialed through BCSP, including SMP, CHST, and CSP holders.

Important note: BCEP is an independent private certification organization. Alignment with the guidelines of AHA, ILCOR, OSHA, ANSI/IACET, ATD, and BCSP means our curriculum is informed by and consistent with those standards — it does not imply endorsement, sponsorship, or official affiliation with those organizations unless explicitly stated.

Leadership

Jamie Fore

SMP, CHST, CIT

Founder & Executive Director

Current Credentials
Safety Management Professional (SMP)
Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST)
Certified Instructional Trainer (CIT)
Former Certified Construction Risk & Insurance Specialist (CRIS)
HSI Instructor Trainer
ACS Stop The Bleed Instructor
AVIRT Instructor
AHA General Professional Member
ASSP Member since June 1993
Professional Experience
NYC DOB Licensed Site Safety Manager
NYS Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
OSHA Outreach Trainer
AHA CPR Instructor

Meet the Founder

Jamie Fore

SMP, CHST, CIT

Founder & Executive Director

Jamie Fore is the Founder and Executive Director of the Board of Certified Emergency Providers (BCEP), an independent professional organization dedicated to advancing emergency preparedness through evidence-informed education, professional certification, continuing education, and credential verification.

With more than 34 years of experience in workplace safety, emergency response, and professional education, Jamie founded BCEP to help elevate the standard of emergency preparedness by bringing together experienced professionals from emergency medicine, nursing, occupational health and safety, education, and business leadership to support the development of practical, high-quality certification and training programs.

Throughout his career, Jamie has served in leadership roles across construction safety, emergency medical services, occupational safety, and professional education. His experience includes serving as a New York City Department of Buildings Licensed Site Safety Manager, New York State Department of Labor Certified Workplace Safety Consultant, New York State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), OSHA Outreach Trainer, former American Heart Association (AHA) CPR Instructor, HSI Instructor Trainer, ACS Stop the Bleed Instructor, AVIRT Instructor, and former Certified Construction Risk & Insurance Specialist (CRIS). This diverse background has provided him with practical experience in regulatory compliance, workplace safety management, emergency response, risk reduction, and workforce training across a wide range of industries.

For more than 25 years, Jamie has instructed CPR, AED, First Aid, workplace safety, and emergency preparedness programs for employees, supervisors, emergency responders, healthcare personnel, educators, and members of the public. His instructional approach emphasizes practical skills, learner engagement, and the confidence to respond effectively when emergencies occur.

Jamie holds professional credentials through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), including Safety Management Professional (SMP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), and Certified Instructional Trainer (CIT). He is also a General Professional Member of the American Heart Association (AHA), a Professional Member of the Association for Talent Development (ATD), and has been an active member of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) since June 1993, reflecting more than three decades of commitment to advancing the safety profession.

As a Professional Member of the Association for Talent Development (ATD), Jamie incorporates recognized adult learning principles and instructional design best practices into the development of BCEP certification programs, continuing education activities, instructor development, and educational resources. This commitment helps ensure that BCEP programs are engaging, practical, evidence-informed, and designed to promote long-term knowledge retention and real-world application.

Jamie is the developer of the READY™ Active Threat Awareness & Response program and the BleedShield™ Critical Bleeding Control training program, both designed to provide practical, evidence-informed emergency preparedness education for workplaces, schools, healthcare organizations, faith-based organizations, and community groups.

Under Jamie's leadership, BCEP is committed to developing professional certification programs that combine current emergency care science, accepted adult learning principles, and real-world experience to help individuals and organizations strengthen emergency preparedness and build safer, more resilient communities.

BCEP's parent company is also a Corporate Member of the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA), supporting emergency preparedness and safety education within the arboriculture industry.

"Emergency preparedness is more than earning a certificate — it's about giving people the knowledge, confidence, and skills to take action when every second counts."

— Jamie Fore
Founder & Executive Director
Board of Certified Emergency Providers (BCEP)
Governance

BCEP Advisory Board

BCEP is supported by an experienced Advisory Board composed of professionals from emergency medicine, nursing, occupational health and safety, construction safety, education, and business leadership.

Members provide guidance and, where appropriate, review educational materials and certification programs within their respective areas of expertise. Their collective experience helps ensure that BCEP's curricula remain practical, evidence-informed, professionally developed, and relevant to the individuals and organizations we serve.

Through this multidisciplinary approach, BCEP is committed to maintaining high standards in emergency preparedness education, professional certification, and continuing education while continuously improving our programs as new research, best practices, and educational standards evolve.

Board Expertise Includes
Physicians (MD)
Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH)
Certified Safety Professionals (CSP)
Construction Health & Safety Technicians (CHST)
Registered Nurses (RN)
Nurse Practitioners (NP)
Certified Safety Officials (CSO)
Instructional Design Professionals

All members have agreed to serve in an advisory capacity and contribute to the continued development of BCEP.

Advisory Board Members

Meet the Board

Mark Hasting, CIH, CSP, CUSP — BCEP Advisory Board Member

Mark Hasting

CIH, CSP, CUSP

Advisory Board Member

Mark Hasting, CIH, CSP, CUSP

Oversight – Occupational Health & Safety

Mark Hasting serves on the BCEP Advisory Board, providing oversight and guidance in occupational health and safety. As a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), and Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP), Mark brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in industrial hygiene, occupational safety, environmental health, regulatory compliance, and workforce training.

Throughout his career, Mark has developed and managed comprehensive health and safety programs, conducted regulatory compliance audits, led incident investigations, and delivered professional safety training across a wide range of industries. His expertise includes industrial hygiene, OSHA compliance, hazard recognition and control, respiratory protection, confined space safety, HAZWOPER, environmental health and safety management, and the development of corporate safety policies and procedures.

As a member of the BCEP Advisory Board, Mark provides technical guidance to help ensure that BCEP's educational programs, certifications, and emergency preparedness initiatives reflect current industry best practices and the highest standards of occupational health and safety. His knowledge and experience help strengthen BCEP's commitment to delivering credible, practical, and evidence-based education that prepares individuals and organizations to prevent injuries, protect lives, and respond effectively during emergencies.

CIHCSPCUSPIndustrial HygieneOSHA ComplianceHAZWOPERConfined Space SafetyRespiratory Protection
Sheila Fore-Williams, M.A. — BCEP Advisory Board Member

Sheila Fore-Williams

M.A.

Advisory Board Member

Sheila Fore-Williams, M.A.

Adult Education & Curriculum Development

Sheila Fore-Williams, M.A., brings more than 15 years of experience in higher education and adult learning to the BCEP Advisory Board. She is an accomplished educator whose career has focused on helping adult learners develop the knowledge, confidence, and communication skills needed to succeed in academic and professional settings.

Ms. Fore-Williams holds a Bachelor of Liberal Studies from Athens State University and a Master of Arts in English from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. She serves as an Adjunct Professor at Alabama A&M University and has taught a variety of college-level courses, including College Success, English Composition, and English as a Second Language (ESL). Her teaching experience also includes serving as an instructor at Pierce College in Tacoma, Washington, where she worked with a diverse population of adult learners.

Throughout her career, Ms. Fore-Williams has been dedicated to fostering student success through effective instruction, curriculum development, and learner-centered teaching strategies. Her expertise in adult education, communication, and academic program delivery provides valuable insight as BCEP develops professional training programs, educational resources, and instructor development initiatives.

As a member of the BCEP Advisory Board, Ms. Fore-Williams supports the organization's mission of advancing emergency preparedness through high-quality education and lifelong learning. Her commitment to educational excellence helps ensure that BCEP programs are engaging, accessible, and designed to meet the needs of today's learners.

M.A. EnglishAdult EducationCurriculum DevelopmentHigher EducationESL InstructionCollege Success Coaching
Dawn Daly-Mack, RN — BCEP Advisory Board Member

Dawn Daly-Mack

RN

Advisory Board Member

Dawn Daly-Mack, RN

Oversight – Clinical Education & Community Health

Dawn Daly-Mack is a Registered Nurse, minister, public health advocate, educator, and community leader with more than 30 years of experience advancing healthcare, health education, and community wellness.

She serves as Health Chair for the North Carolina NAACP State Conference and President of the Northampton County Branch of the NAACP, where she leads initiatives focused on chronic disease prevention, mental health awareness, health equity, and emergency preparedness. She is also the founder of Double-D Health & Safety, an organization dedicated to providing CPR, first aid, health education, and emergency preparedness training to workplaces, faith-based organizations, and communities.

Dawn is a member of the North Carolina Institute of Medicine (NCIOM), serves on the Board of Trustees for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Carolinas Chapter, and is a member of the Northampton County Board of Health. Throughout her career, she has been committed to improving public health, strengthening community partnerships, and expanding access to quality healthcare and life-saving education.

An accomplished speaker, trainer, and podcast host, Dawn is passionate about empowering individuals, families, and organizations with the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively during medical emergencies and public health challenges.

As a member of the BCEP Advisory Board, Dawn provides guidance in clinical education, community health, and public outreach. Her experience helps ensure that BCEP's educational programs reflect current best practices while supporting the organization's mission to advance emergency preparedness through high-quality, evidence-based education.

RNPublic HealthClinical EducationCommunity HealthHealth EquityEmergency PreparednessCPR & First Aid Training
Brian K. Cichetti, CHST — BCEP Advisory Board Member

Brian K. Cichetti

CHST

Advisory Board Member

Brian K. Cichetti, CHST

Director of Construction Industry Relations

Brian K. Cichetti, CHST, is a highly respected construction safety professional with more than 40 years of experience in the heavy civil construction industry. For more than 26 years, he has served as the Corporate Safety Director for a major heavy civil construction company, where he has led the development and oversight of corporate safety programs, managed teams of safety professionals, and helped ensure the safe delivery of some of the nation's largest transportation and infrastructure projects.

Throughout his career, Brian has worked closely with project owners, contractors, labor organizations, and regulatory agencies to strengthen workplace safety, mentor safety professionals, and promote a culture of operational excellence. His extensive project experience includes leadership roles on high-profile transportation and infrastructure projects, including the World Trade Center redevelopment, Second Avenue Subway, NJ Transit, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and numerous other major public works projects throughout the New York and New Jersey metropolitan area.

As Director of Construction Industry Relations for BCEP, Brian provides strategic guidance on construction-related emergency preparedness and workforce training. He also helps develop relationships with construction companies, contractors, labor unions, and industry organizations to expand access to BCEP education, certification programs, and emergency preparedness initiatives throughout the construction industry.

Brian is a Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), an OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer, and has earned numerous professional certifications throughout his career. He has also served as an adjunct instructor with the Rutgers School of Public Health OSHA Training Center, where he has helped educate construction and safety professionals in OSHA standards, regulatory compliance, and workplace safety. His decades of leadership, technical expertise, and commitment to worker safety make him an invaluable member of the BCEP Advisory Board.

CHSTOSHA Authorized TrainerConstruction SafetyHeavy CivilWorkforce TrainingRegulatory ComplianceInfrastructure Projects
Aneel Ordonez, MBA — BCEP Advisory Board Member

Aneel Ordonez

MBA

Advisory Board Member

Aneel Ordonez, MBA

Business Strategy & Organizational Development

Aneel Ordonez is a business professional with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and extensive experience in corporate operations, logistics, and organizational management. During her career with Samsung, she developed expertise in business operations, process improvement, and organizational efficiency.

Aneel has played an instrumental role in the development and growth of LyfeSafety® and the Board of Certified Emergency Providers (BCEP), contributing to strategic planning, organizational development, and long-term business initiatives. As a member of the BCEP Advisory Board, she provides guidance on business strategy, organizational planning, and sustainable growth in support of BCEP's mission to advance emergency preparedness through professional education and certification.

MBABusiness StrategyOrganizational DevelopmentCorporate OperationsLogisticsProcess ImprovementStrategic Planning
Our Foundation

Mission, Vision & Motto

Our Mission

BCEP provides professional emergency preparedness education for workplaces, healthcare organizations, schools, fitness facilities, community organizations, and individuals through evidence-based training and nationally developed programs.

Our Vision

To become a trusted resource for emergency preparedness, certification, and instructor development by providing accessible, practical, and professionally managed training programs that help individuals prepare for emergencies and make a difference when it matters most.

Our Motto

Prepared People Save Lives.

What's Coming

What's Next at BCEP

BCEP Programs
Certification Registry
Digital Credentials
Instructor Development Programs
Continuing Education Opportunities
Online Learning Resources
Professional Certification Programs
Frequently Asked Questions

About the Board of Certified Emergency Providers

Common questions about BCEP — what we are, what we do, and how our certification programs work.

BCEP stands for the Board of Certified Emergency Providers. It is an independent private certification and credentialing organization dedicated to advancing emergency preparedness, life-saving skills, and professional development through training, certification, continuing education, and instructor development. BCEP was founded by experienced health, safety, and emergency response professionals and is headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey.

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BCEP
Board of Certified Emergency Providers

Advancing emergency preparedness, life-saving skills, and professional development through training, certification, and credentialing.

Prepared People Save Lives.

Certification Programs

  • CPR & AED
  • First Aid
  • Advanced First Aid
  • Bleeding Control
  • Opioid Overdose Response
  • Active Threat Awareness & Response
  • Workplace Emergency Preparedness

Contact & Information

[email protected]BCEPRegistry.org
525 Washington Blvd, 3rd Fl, Suite 300
Jersey City, NJ 07310
By Appointment Only

Status

Registry & Instructor Programs

Under Development

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