National Fire Academy (NFA) courses are delivered online, at our campus in Emmitsburg, Maryland, and off-campus throughout the nation in cooperation with state and local fire training organizations and local colleges and universities.
Our free courses target middle- and top-level fire officers, fire service instructors, technical professionals, and representatives from allied professions. Any person with substantial involvement in fire prevention and control, emergency medical services, or fire-related emergency management activities may apply for NFA courses.
The application period for our first semester (Oct. 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020) courses will open from April 15 to June 15, 2019. Here’s how to apply for courses and get a Student Identification Number.
| Course code | Course | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R0335 |
Administration of Public Assistance for Community Recovery |
April 14-19, 2019 | Apply |
| R0147 |
Emergency Medical Services: Incident Operations |
May 26-31, 2019 | Apply |
| R0314 |
Command and Control of Fire Department Operations at Target Hazards |
May 26-31, 2019 | Apply |
| R0247 |
Advanced Life Support Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents |
July 8-19, 2019 | Apply |
| R0229 |
Hazardous Materials Operating Site Practices |
July 22 - Aug. 2, 2019 | Apply |
| R0200 |
Leadership Strategies for Community Risk Reduction |
Sept. 8-13, 2019 | Apply |
| R0491 |
National Fire Incident Reporting System: Program Management |
Sept. 8-13, 2019 | Apply |
| R0158 |
Emergency Medical Services: Quality Management |
Sept. 8-13, 2019 | Apply |
