Frequently Asked Questions for Students & Instuctors
- Are National Fire Academy (NFA) training classes free?
- Yes. All courses offered by the National Fire Academy are free of charge. See Costs and Stipends.
- Where can I find the application (FEMA Form 119-25-1, formerly 75-5) form to apply for a training course?
- Application forms may be downloaded here.
- Do you offer online training/independent study courses?
- Yes, several NFA courses are offered online. To view listed offerings, please visit the NFA Online.
- I am having trouble using NFA Online. Where do I go for help?
- Please visit the NFA Online Help Page.
- Where do I find FEMA Form 119-25-2 (formerly 75-5a)?
- The 119-25-2 application form may be downloaded here.
- How do I get a copy of my transcript?
- Mail or fax your request letter to the NETC Admissions Office.
- How do I obtain NFA course materials for locally sponsored delivery?
- How many Continuing Education Units (CEU) do I get for completing a course?
- Please refer to our Online Training Catalog. Enter the course code or title of the course for a complete description, including CEU and ACE information.
- How do I become a contract instructor for the National Fire Academy?
- Please see the NFA Contract Instructor page.
- I want to be a firefighter - what do I do?
- Training, education and other requirements for firefighters vary from state to state and from locality to locality. If you want to become a career firefighter, the best thing to do is to contact the fire department's personnel office to find out what the employment requirements are.
- If you want to become a volunteer firefighter within your community, schedule an appointment with the Chief of the department or a designated officer to talk about the requirements. Additional information on the volunteer fire service may be found on the National Volunteer Fire Council's Website.
