The International Board for Certification of Safety Managers, also known as BCHCM, is proud to announce the new healthcare Fire Safety Management (FSM) designation. The FSM is a specialty endorsement designation to the existing Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) credential. The Board is also proud to announce the issuance of the first FSM designations to more than 20 healthcare professionals that passed the challenging FSM Exam. The new FSM designation can only be earned by those already holding the CHSP credential in good standing. The CHSP was founded in 1978. To date, more than 3,200 healthcare professionals have earned the credential. Our credential holders come from a variety of healthcare backgrounds including safety, life safety, nursing, hazardous materials, allied health, environmental services, emergency management, facility management, risk management, security, and consulting. The Board recognizes the contributions the CHSP personnel make by coordinating and pr