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National Fire Academy courses, catalogs and schedules

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.

Application period: CLOSED

The application period for our second semester (April 1 to Sept. 30, 2019) courses is open from Oct. 15 to Dec. 15, 2018. Here’s how to apply for courses and get a Student Identification Number.

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Courses, programs and schedules

On-campus classroom courses: six- and 10-day | two-day
Specialized training courses and advanced management programs of national impact offered in a classroom setting at our Emmitsburg campus.
Off-campus classroom courses: six-day | two-day
The same courses taught in Emmitsburg but delivered in your state to provide you with the opportunity to attend NFA training closer to home.
Self-study and online-mediated courses
Through NFA Online, you can receive career-enhancing, self-paced training at home.
Executive Fire Officer Program
Our most advanced program for senior fire leaders. These courses and accompanying research will provide you with a broad perspective on various facets of fire and emergency services administration.
Managing Officer Program
A multiyear curriculum that introduces emerging emergency services leaders to personal and professional skills in change management, risk reduction and adaptive leadership.
Volunteer Incentive Program
Six-day courses tailored specifically to the special needs of volunteer and combination department emergency services personnel.

State- and local partner-sponsored classroom courses
Locally-sponsored two- and six-day training courses that use NFA course content.

List of state courses approved by the NFA PDF 137 KB
State-developed courses assessed by NFA as the equivalent of our training in both quality and content and taught by local instructors.

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Immediate vacancy opportunities in Emmitsburg, Maryland

Course code Course Date
R0147 Emergency Medical Services: Incident Operations
Emergency Medical Services 		Oct. 21-26, 2018 Apply
R0335 Administration of Public Assistance for Community Recovery
Leadership and Executive Development 		Oct. 28 - Nov. 2, 2018 Apply
R0254 Special Operations Program Management
Hazardous Materials 		Oct. 28 - Nov. 2, 2018 Apply
R0673 Station Based Risk Reduction
Fire Prevention: Public Education 		Nov. 25-30, 2018 Apply
R0243 Hazardous Materials Incident Management
Hazardous Materials 		Dec. 2-7, 2018 Apply
R0308 Command and Control of Fire Department Operations at Natural and Man-Made Disasters
Incident Management 		Dec. 10-21, 2018 Apply
R0763 New Fire Chief
Leadership and Executive Development 		Jan. 6-11, 2019 Apply
R0822 Safety Program Operations
Responder Health and Safety 		Jan. 20-25, 2019 Apply

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Recently added course offerings

Course code Course Delivery type Date
R0154 Safety Program Operations
Responder Health and Safety 		6-Day On-Campus Oct. 21-26, 2018 Apply
R0836 Youth Firesetting Prevention and Intervention
Fire Investigation Fire Prevention: Management Fire Prevention: Public Education 		6-Day On-Campus Jan. 20-25, 2019 Apply
R0154 Safety Program Operations
Responder Health and Safety 		6-Day On-Campus Jan. 20-25, 2019 Apply

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