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
2,328 Credentialed Officers
1,391 Chief Fire Officers
147 Chief EMS Officers
139 Chief Training Officers
164 Fire Marshals
487 Fire Officers