IPSQA is now a licensed New Zealand Service™ giving customers worldwide further confidence in our brand.

We have developed role certification standards which we provide independent assessment against for a range of disciplines including firefighting, rescue, instructing and more.

Get your agency personnel independently assessed for specific public safety roles from emergency driving to technical rescue through a quality assured process aligned to ISO 17024.
IPSQA is the International Public Safety Qualifications Authority. We develop standards, provide independent role certification for emergency service practitioners, and accredit public safety degrees around the world.
We are not a training provider. We set standards, work with industry experts who become assessors for our certification scheme, and support higher education institutes who offer accredited public safety degrees.
IPSQA is now a licensed New Zealand Service™ giving customers worldwide further confidence in our brand.
The Accredited Testing Centre (ATC) of the Year awards for 2025 have been announced.
Consultation is now open on IPSQA 3500 Emergency Management Professional Qualification Standard.
Based on international best practice, IPSQA’s Wilderness First Aid certification arms responders working in remote and isolated environments with life saving skills.
Certified competence for safe, reliable off-road vehicle operation in public safety environments.
Essential Knowledge for Safe and Responsible UAS Operations.
Foundational Knowledge for Global Disaster Resilience
Expertise in Supporting Families During Crisis and Investigation.
Proven Standards for Safe, Lawful Personal Protection for all Public Safety Responders.