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
301 Accredited Agencies
12% of US population protected by accredited agencies
18% of Canadian population protected by accredited agencies
2,999 Credentialed Officers
1,755 Chief Fire Officers
165 Chief EMS Officers
192 Chief Training Officers
228 Fire Marshals
659 Fire Officers