Accreditation Defined
An all-hazard, quality improvement model based on risk analysis and self-assessment that promotes the establishment of community-adopted performance targets for fire and emergency service agencies.
Credentialing Defined
A career enhancement and development model that recognizes professional accomplishments and technical competence of fire and emergency service officers.
By the Numbers
266 Accredited Agencies
11% of US population protected by accredited agencies
17% of Canadian population protected by accredited agencies
2,307 Credentialed Officers
1,388 Chief Fire Officers
145 Chief EMS Officers
140 Chief Training Officers
161 Fire Marshals
473 Fire Officers