FEMA: National Fire Academy Resident Course Application Period Ends June 15, 2016

Monday, June 6, 2016

FEMA: National Fire Academy Resident Course Application Period Ends June 15, 2016

National Fire Academy Resident Course Application Period Ends June 15, 2016

The application period for the first semester of National Fire Academy on-campus resident classes closes June 15. The first semester includes those classes scheduled from October 1, 2016 – March 31, 2017.

June 15 is also the closing date for the Executive Fire Officer (EFO) program for FY2017 courses. Information about the EFO program can be found at: https://www.usfa.fema.gov/training/nfa/programs/efop.html

All information about courses, applications and suggestions for successful completion of the application can be found at the following sites:

Course Catalog and schedules: http://apps.usfa.fema.gov/nfacourses/

Please review the ‘How to Apply for NFA Courses’ information at: http://www.usfa.fema.gov/training/nfa/admissions/apply.html

This page also includes the required FEMA Form 119-25-1 General Admissions Application form.

Completed applications for resident course must be sent to the following address:

NETC Admissions Office

16825 South Seton Avenue

Emmitsburg, MD 21727-8998

Applications may also be faxed to (301) 447-1441 or emailed to netc-admissions@fema.dhs.gov

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