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
258 Accredited Agencies
10% of US population protected by accredited agencies
10% of Canadian population protected by accredited agencies
2,213 Credentialed Officers
1,344 Chief Fire Officers
136 Chief EMS Officers
127 Chief Training Officers
153 Fire Marshals
453 Fire Officers