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
247 Accredited Agencies
10% of US population protected by accredited agencies
10% of Canadian population protected by accredited agencies
2,142 Credentialed Officers
1,308 Chief Fire Officers
129 Chief EMS Officers
118 Chief Training Officers
139 Fire Marshals
448 Fire Officers