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
270 Accredited Agencies
11% of US population protected by accredited agencies
17% of Canadian population protected by accredited agencies
2,388 Credentialed Officers
1,427 Chief Fire Officers
147 Chief EMS Officers
141 Chief Training Officers
166 Fire Marshals
507 Fire Officers