The FY 2021 Executive Fire Officer Program application period closes on April 15. Apply

National Fire Academy

Tonya Hoover, Superintendent
Deputy U.S. Fire Administrator

NFA on-campus training suspended until May 10

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.

Check out our online training options!

Q0462 / ICS-100

Q0463 / ICS-200

The National Fire Academy (NFA) works to enhance the ability of fire and emergency services and allied professionals to deal more effectively with fire and related emergencies. Free training courses and programs are delivered at our campus in Emmitsburg, Maryland, online and throughout the nation.

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Orientation for National Fire Academy students

https://www.youtube.com/embed/waBBhojfxDs

This video provides NFA students with information about the National Emergency Training Center campus, including amenities, security protocols, policies, and student services. Please watch if you were recently accepted for a course.

If you’re a prospective student who hasn’t trained with us, we invite you to watch the video to learn more about our campus and the NFA training experience!

NFA Online Help Desk

Please email your questions to NFAOnlineHelp@fema.dhs.gov

NFA calendar

April 6: Last day to submit resume for Board of Visitors position
April 15: First semester application period opens
April 15: FY 2021 EFO Program application period closes APPLY
April 15: FY 2021 Managing Officer Program application period closes APPLY
June 30: First semester application period closes
Sept. 26-27: National Training Weekend

Instructors and state officials

Information on how to become a contract instructor. Also, sign-in access for contract instructor bids and awards and the NFA’s annual course call for state and regional officials.

More resources for fire service training

Center for Domestic Preparedness
The Center for Public Safety Excellence, Inc.
Directory of state training officials
Emergency Management Institute
Fire Engineering / Firefighters Support Foundation – free training programs that address basic and advanced fire service topics. Targeted at both agency trainers and individuals, most programs include a video and PowerPoint presentation.
FirstResponderTraining.gov