Internationally Accredited
The Arizona Fire & Medical Authority (AFMA) is proud to be an internationally accredited fire and emergency services agency through the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI), a program of the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE).
Accredited since 2010, AFMA is among approximately 1% of fire and emergency service agencies nationwide to achieve this distinction.
Accreditation reflects AFMA’s commitment to organizational excellence, continuous improvement, and providing high-quality fire, emergency medical, and community services. The accreditation process includes comprehensive self-assessment, evaluation of agency programs and performance, and independent peer review against nationally and internationally recognized standards.
What Accreditation Means for Our Communities
Accreditation provides an ongoing framework for AFMA to evaluate its performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure its programs and services continue to meet the evolving needs of the communities we serve.
Maintaining accredited status requires continuous evaluation, annual reporting, and periodic reaccreditation—helping ensure AFMA remains accountable, effective, and focused on delivering exceptional service.
Explore AFMA's Accreditation
Learn more about AFMA's accreditation journey, performance, strategic planning, reports, and continuous improvement efforts by visiting our Accreditation & Continuous Improvement website. The website hosts the Executive Summary, Community Risk Assessment, and Standards of Cover.
AFMA is also committed to maintaining the highest possible ISO Public Protection Classification, another important measure of the Authority's commitment to effective fire protection and community risk reduction.