Accreditation
DFD Accreditation Information
The accreditation process follows the holistic scope of the agency self-assessment model. The process consists of conducting a community risk assessment, developing standards of cover, establishing a community-driven strategic plan, and self-assessing all segments of the fire department.
Below are all 11 categories of the model, which encompass the full span of fire and emergency service operations:
- Governance and administration
- Assessment and planning
- Goals and objectives
- Financial resources
- Community risk reduction programs
- Physical resources
- Human resources
- Training and competency
- Essential resources
- External systems relationship
- Health and safety