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U.S. Fire Administration
Training Updates
Important Updates
Open Enrollment Changing from Twice a year to Quarterly
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The U.S. Fire Administration’s National Fire Academy (NFA) is moving away from the twice a year enrollment periods for students to apply for courses at the National Emergency Training Center. This decision was made after receiving student and stakeholder feedback.
The NFA will be switching from a twice-yearly open enrollment to a quarterly open enrollment. Please note, this change does not affect the enrollment processes of the Executive Fire Officer Program (EFO) or Managing Officer Program (MOP). These programs have a separate enrollment process, information can be found here. The open enrollment period will be open for 30 days and will be for a 3-month period.
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Open Enrollment will be as follows:
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Open Enrollment period: For the months of:
December 15 - January 15 April, May, and June
March 15 – April 15 July, August, and September
June 15 – July 15 October, November, and December
September 15 – October 15 January, February, and March
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This open enrollment change could potentially allow a student to apply and attend a class within a 6-month window. The new open enrolment process does not affect the limit of one student stipend per fiscal year (10/1 to 9/30) (https://www.usfa.fema.gov/nfa/on-campus-students/travel-reimbursement/).
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Upcoming Courses
NFA Fire Academy (NFA) 6-Week Instructor Led Course
NFA Managing Officer Program
November 4 - 5 Classes
Fire Investigation: First Responders
Fostering Belonging in the Fire and Emergency Services
Application
The United States Fire Administration’s (USFA) National Fire Academy (NFA) has immediate openings in several upcoming classes being offered on our campus in Emmitsburg, Maryland. A list of classes and dates can be found below. NFA resident classes are offered free of charge with travel stipends provided to those eligible. The cost to attendees is your time and purchasing 36a meal tick on campus.
Class/Dates
Administration of Public Assistance for Community Recovery (R0335) 3/10/2024 - 3/15/2024
Advanced Life Support Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents (R0247) 2/19/2024 - 3/1/2024
Advanced Science of Hazardous Materials Response (R0655) 11/12/2023 - 11/17/2023
Chemical Hazard Analysis for Risk-Based Response (R0233) 10/30/2023 - 11/10/2023
Command and Control of Incident Operations (R0312) 3/10/2024 - 3/15/2024
Commercial Fire Sprinkler System Plans Review (R0263) 2/5/2024 - 2/9/2024
Commercial Fire Sprinkler System Plans Review (R0263) 3/18 – 22/ 2024
Demonstrating Your Community Risk Reduction Program's Worth (R0378) 1/28/2024 - 2/2/2024
Emergency Medical Services: Quality Management (R0158) 11/12/2023 - 11/17/2023
Emergency Medical Services: Quality Management (R0158) 1/28/2024 – 2/2/2024
Emergency Medical Services: Incident Operations (R0147) 3/3/2024 - 3/8/2024
Emergency Resource Deployment Planning Standards of Coverage (SOC) (R0492) 10/22/2023 - 10/27/2023
Executive Planning (R0506) 2/5/2024 - 2/16/2024
Fire and Emergency Services Training Program Management (R0445) 12/10/2023 - 12/15/2023
Fire and Emergency Services Training Program Management (R0445) 10/29/2023 – 11/3/2023
Fire Inspection Principles 2: Inspection of Structures and Systems (R0391) 10/29/2023 – 11/3/2023
Fire Inspection Principles 2: Inspection of Structures and Systems (R0391) 3/10/2024 - 3/15/2024
Fire Inspection Principles I (R0390) 3/3/2024 - 3/8/2024
Fire Inspection Principles I (R0390) 12/3/2023 – 12/8/2023
Fire Investigation: Case Preparation and Testimony (R0790) 12/10/2023 - 12/15/2023
Fire Investigation: Evidence and Interviewing (R0780) 10/15/2023 - 10/20/2023
Hazardous Materials Code Enforcement (R0615) 10/22/2023 - 10/27/2023
Hazardous Materials Code Enforcement (R0615) 1/7/2024 – 1/12/2024
Hazardous Materials Incident Commander (R0243) 9/17/2023 - 9/22/2023
Hazardous Materials Incident Commander (R0243) 10/15/2023 – 10/20/2023
Hazardous Materials Officer & Hazardous Materials Safety Officer (R0258) 1/15/2024 - 1/25/2024
Leadership in Supervision (R0645) 12/3/2023 - 12/8/2023
Leadership in Supervision (R0645) 1/7/2024 – 01/12/2024
Leadership in Supervision (R0645) 1/3/2024 – 1/8/2024
Leadership Strategies for Community Risk Reduction (R0200) 12/3/2023 - 12/8/2023
Management of Emergency Medical Services (R0150) 3/18/2024 - 3/29/2024
New Executive Chief Officer (R0763) 10/22/2023 - 10/27/2023
New Executive Chief Officer (R0763) 10/29/2023 – 11/3/2023
Plan Review of Fire Alarm System Installations (R0264) 1/22/2024 - 1/26/2024
Plan Review of Fire Alarm System Installations (R0264) 2/12/2024 – 2/16/2024
Plan Review of Fire Alarm System Installations (R0264) 3/25/2024 – 03/29/2024
Plans Review for Fire and Life Safety (R0393) 12/10/2023 - 12/15/2023
Safety Program Operations (R0154) 12/10/2023 - 12/15/2023
Safety Program Operations (R0154) 3/3/2024 – 03/8/2024
Service Area Risk Reduction (R0673) 9/10/2023 – 09/15/2023
Service Area Risk Reduction (R0673) 3/3/2024 – 03/8/2024
Special Operations Program Management and Leadership (R0254) 9/24/2023 - 9/29/2023
Special Operations Program Management and Leadership (R0254) 3/3/2024 – 03/8/2024
Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination (FI-210) (N0775) 9/25/2023 - 9/29/2023 (Redding, CA)
Wildland Urban Interface: Fire-Adapted Communities (R0614) 12/3/2023 - 12/8/2023
Youth Firesetting Prevention and Intervention (R0629) 11/12/2023 - 11/17/2023
Youth Firesetting Prevention and Intervention (R0629) 1/7/2024 – 1/12/2024
Youth Firesetting Prevention and Intervention (R0629) 3/10/2024 – 03/15/2024
For more information or to apply https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/nfacourses/catalog/search?page=1
Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Application Window Will Open on January 1, 2024
The application period for acceptance into the EFO Program will be open Jan. 1, 2024 to Feb. 29, 2024. Applications will be capped at 500; therefore, applicants are encouraged to apply early.
Prospective Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Program candidates must participate within a structured, equitable and competitive selection/application process.
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The National Fire Academy (NFA) is seeking qualified applicants to participate in a 6-day, resident course Advanced Science of Hazardous Materials Response, R0655 December 3 - 8, 2023
Course Description: This scenario-based course focuses on the application, capabilities, and limitations of chemical detection, classification, identification, and monitoring devices. Participants will be challenged to support tactical decision-making based on their findings and interpretations of chemical detection and monitoring devices.
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Student Selection Criteria: Experienced hazardous materials technician-level responders and related Department of Defense and National Guard Civil Support Team, and U.S. Coast Guard and law enforcement personnel that may be responsible for interpreting and implementing a risk-based response.
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