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Executive Fire Officer Program

Supporting the needs of fire and emergency medical services agencies in preparing executive officers to meet the ever-changing demands of the dynamic communities in which they serve.

As an Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Program student, you will learn with fellow fire and emergency medical services (EMS) officers about the exercise of leadership in crafting bold and imaginative public policy solutions that keep communities safe and make them resilient.

The EFO Program provides you with leadership skills you can use to strengthen your organization and help make your community more resilient.

The application period will open Nov. 3, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. EST

Applications for the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program will open at 12:01 a.m. EST Monday, Nov. 3rd. Applications will be accepted Nov. 3 – 30, 2025 or when the first 500 applications are received — whichever come sooner. Please use course code R5200 when applying.

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Capstone Applied Project

To fulfill the research requirements of the EFO program, students must complete a Capstone Applied Project (CAP). The project selection for the CAP is designed to allow students to investigate a key issue or problem that has been identified as important to their fire service organization and community. The CAP is not intended to solve a task-level issue; it must demonstrate strategic value to the organization and community.

Browse published Capstones

Resources for EFO students