A team of assessors from IFSAC, the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress, an American institution based in Virginia, was briefed on the work procedures and standards followed at the Civil Defense Academy in Abu Dhabi in terms of training quality, facility readiness, provision capabilities and tools, as well as the availability of training tests according to international standards. The organization also evaluated the equipment and techniques used in the academy, and the extent to which it adheres to standards and applies the best professional practices.