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USFA Events

Here you will find a listing of conferences, events and activities attended or sponsored by the U.S. Fire Administration.

Upcoming events…

March 26-28, 2024

Wildland Urban Interface Conference

  • Peppermill Resort
  • Reno, Nevada

The WUI conference brings you the latest in education, professional development, technology, policy and more.

Conference details
April 5-6, 2024
Photo of EFO students on campus in Emmitsburg, MD

2024 Executive Fire Officer and Leadership Symposium

  • National Emergency Training Center
  • Emmitsburg, Maryland

The Executive Fire Officer (EFO) and Leadership Symposium is an annual event for EFO Program graduates, current and future fire and emergency medical services leaders, and students at the National Fire Academy.

About the EFO and Leadership Symposium
April 10, 2024
Photo of lithium-ion batteries

Webinar: Battery Fires: Before, during, and after the incident

    Join us for this webinar to hear from subject matter experts on the key concepts to consider when developing community risk reduction and response plans around lithium-ion battery fires.

    Register for the webinar
    April 22, 2024
    Collage of photos from the National Fire Academy

    NFA Board of Visitors Meeting

    • National Emergency Training Center
    • Emmitsburg, Maryland

    The Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy (NFA) supports the academic stature of the NFA. Members are selected from various fields to ensure a balanced representation of fire and emergency services interests.

    View the agenda
    June 15-16, 2024
    Photo from the 2023 1st Annual Women's Weekend at the National Fire Academy

    National Women’s Weekend Program at NFA

    • National Emergency Training Center
    • Emmitsburg, Maryland

    Don't miss this chance to meet women firefighters from across the U.S. This program strengthens the fire service community by providing education, personal networking and a shared collegial experience.

    Register by May 14