State fire training agencies sponsor the weekends in partnership with the NFA. The state agency selects the courses and recruits and enrolls students according to the established student selection criteria. The NFA hosts the weekend and provides the instruction and course materials.
In addition, we provide lodging at no cost to personnel from career or volunteer departments and state/local governments. Meal costs and transportation expenses are the responsibility of the students or the sponsoring agencies.
Information about application procedures and courses is available by contacting your state fire training agency.
Upcoming State Weekend Program dates
| State(s) and courses | Dates |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | November 21–22, 2026
Friday Night Instruction: November 20, 2026 (7pm–9pm) |
| Maryland | February 20–21, 2027 |
| New York | March 13–14, 2027
Friday Night Instruction: March 12, 2027 (7pm–9pm) |
| Connecticut, Delaware & Virginia | March 20–21, 2027 |
| Florida/ Maine | April 24–25, 2027 |
| New Jersey | June 5-6, 2027 |
| Ohio | June 26–27, 2027
Friday Night Instruction: June 25, 2027 (7pm–9pm) |
| Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Rhode Island, South Carolina | July 10–11, 2027 |
| Pennsylvania | July 24–25, 2027 |
| Alabama & Vermont | August 14-15, 2027 |
| Tennessee | September 18-19, 2027 |
See also: State Weekend Program Welcome Package PDF
- More information: FEMA-NFA-WeekendCourses@fema.dhs.gov