Emergency responders in helmets and harnesses gather around a mobile training unit and white canopy tent on a gravel surface. Rescue equipment including ropes and oxygen tanks is spread on the ground, indicating a technical rescue training exercise.

Accreditation & Certification

Advancing Public Safety through Fire Service Accreditation

Accreditation & Certification

Our agency is committed to delivering exceptional training programs that empower individuals and organizations in fire safety and emergency services.

We take pride in designing programs that not only meet but exceed national standards and accreditation requirements, ensuring the utmost quality and effectiveness for all participants.

We are accredited by the following esteemed organizations:

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) – Setting benchmarks for fire safety practices worldwide.
National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (ProBoard) – Ensuring professional competence in fire service personnel.
International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) – Advocating for consistency and quality in fire and emergency services training.

Through our ProBoard and IFSAC accreditation, we uphold the highest national standards of quality, consistency and competency in fire safety and professional development.

Our programs are designed to prepare individuals to respond effectively to the demands of modern fire service and emergency response roles.

ProBoard and IFSAC Accredited Levels

Our agency provides comprehensive training across various levels, ensuring professionals are equipped to meet the challenges of diverse scenarios in fire safety and emergency services.

Current accredited levels include:

NFPA Standard	No.	Accredited Levels
Firefighter	1001	Firefighter I, II
Driver/Operator	1002	Pumper, Aerial
Airport Firefighter	1003	Airport Firefighter
Marine Firefighter	1005	Marine Firefighter
Rescue Technician	1006	Rope Awareness, Ops and Technician, Confine Space Awareness, Ops and Technician, Trench Awareness, Ops and Technician, Passenger Vehicle Awareness, Ops and Technician, Heavy Vehicle Awareness, Ops and Technician, Surface Water Awareness, Ops and Technician, Swift Water Awareness, Ops and Technician, Flood Water Awareness, Ops and Technician, Watercraft Awareness, Ops and Technician.
Fire Officer	1021	Fire Officer I, II, III, IV
Fire Inspector	1031	Fire Inspector I, II, I/II
Fire Investigator	1033	Fire Investigator
Public Fire Educator	1035	Public Fire Educator I, II
Fire Instructor	1041	Fire Instructor I, II, III
Fire Department Safety Officer	1521	Incident Safety Officer
Haz Mat	470	Awareness; Operations Core; Operations Mission Specific: PPE & Product Control

Our comprehensive accreditation underscores a commitment to excellence and the capability to prepare professionals across a wide range of firefighting and emergency service roles.

Contact Us

Certificates - To learn more about Accreditation & Certification including obtaining copies of certifications or inquiring about reciprocity, please contact us at Certificates@vdfp.virginia.gov or by phone at 804-249-1969.

Testing - For any testing-related inquiries, including checking the status of your test, scheduling a retest or submitting project-related questions, please contact Testing@vdfp.virginia.gov or by phone at 804-625-3125.

Accreditation & Certification