Current events and issues
COVID-19: make infection control a priority
The latest information and resources for fire and EMS on infection control practices that will protect you and help to stop the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Current events and issues
The latest information and resources for fire and EMS on infection control practices that will protect you and help to stop the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Current events and issues
Learn how your fire/EMS department can obtain fiscal support for COVID-19 response through the FEMA Public Assistance Grant Program.
Outreach
Each week, we will highlight information about what communities need to know before, during and after a wildland urban interface (WUI) fire.
National Fire Academy training at the National Emergency Training Center (NETC) is suspended for an eight-week period (March 14 – May 10). Training is suspended due to the ongoing need for students to commit to their families and communities. If you were scheduled for a class at NETC, our Admissions Office will contact you to reschedule.
Off-campus students: please contact your state fire training agency for information about NFA classes delivered in your state.
NFA calendar
| April 15 | FY 2021 EFO Program application period closes APPLY |
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| April 15 | FY 2021 Managing Officer Program application period closes APPLY |
| May 1 | First semester application period opens |
| June 30 | First semester application period closes |
| Sept. 26-27 | National Training Weekend |
888‑382‑3827 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Eastern time
InfoGram
Tips and resources to help first responders minimize stress during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Create better mutual aid plans with the free Mutual Aid Resource Planner.
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Learn about the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) special study on fire department responses to COVID-19.
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Resources you can use to make people in boating communities aware of onboard fire dangers and how to prevent boat and marina fires.
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Learn how to protect yourself against exposure to dangerous chemical compounds found in firefighting aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) solutions.
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Statistics
There are dozens of ways you can use Fire Is Everyone’s Fight to help teach people in your city or town to be safe from fire. Join the fight for a few ideas to get you started.
Down 1% compared to fatalities reported from Jan. 1 – April 4, 2019.
45 home fire fatalities were reported by the U.S. news media for March 29 – April 4.
Older adults (65 and over) represent 28% of all fatalities.
Pennsylvania and New York lead the nation in reported fatalities with 44.
Share this video to learn how to prevent exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These substances are linked to cancer and may be present in firefighting foam.