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Courses

Invest in yourself. The National Fire Academy (NFA) has the courses to help you meet your professional development goals and reduce all-hazards risks in your community. The courses you take through the NFA can be considered for college credit.

The application period is:
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Apply between April 15 and June 15 for on-campus courses scheduled from October 2023 to March 2024.

You can apply for a self-study course, course vacancy or the State/National Weekend Program at any time.

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Explore these programs to learn the skills and gain the knowledge you need to excel in your fire and emergency medical services career or volunteer service.