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 second semester (April 1 to Sept. 30, 2020) courses is open from Oct. 15 to Dec. 15, 2019. Here’s how to apply for courses and get a Student Identification Number.
| Course code | Course | Date |
|---|---|---|
| R0312 |
Command and Control of Incident Operations |
Dec. 15-20, 2019 |
| R0645 |
Leadership in Supervision |
Dec. 15-20, 2019 |
| R0154 |
Safety Program Operations |
Dec. 15-20, 2019 |
| M0488 |
Decision-Making and Financial Management for Fire and EMS Organizations |
Jan. 19 - March 8, 2020 |
| R0147 |
Emergency Medical Services: Incident Operations |
Jan. 19-24, 2020 |
| R0391 |
Fire Inspection Principles 2: Inspection of Structures and Systems |
Jan. 19-24, 2020 |
| M0576 |
Training Program Design |
Feb. 2 - March 15, 2020 |
| R0229 |
Hazardous Materials Operating Site Practices |
Feb. 3-14, 2020 |
| M0590 |
Integrating Technology into Fire and EMS Training |
Feb. 9 - March 22, 2020 |
| R0506 |
Executive Planning |
Feb. 10-21, 2020 |
| R0378 |
Demonstrating Your Fire Prevention Program's Worth |
Feb. 16-21, 2020 |
| R0247 |
Advanced Life Support Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents |
March 16-27, 2020 |
| R0629 |
Youth Firesetting Prevention and Intervention |
March 22-27, 2020 |
| Course code | Course | Delivery type | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R0445 | Fire and Emergency Services Training Program Management Training Programs |
6-Day On-Campus | Jan. 5-10, 2020 | Apply |
| R0393 | Plans Review for Fire and Life Safety Fire Protection: Technical |
6-Day On-Campus | Jan. 5-10, 2020 | Apply |
| R0147 | Emergency Medical Services: Incident Operations Emergency Medical Services |
6-Day On-Campus | Jan. 19-24, 2020 | Apply |
