NFA Application Period Closes in 2 Weeks – Including EFO

The application period for the second semester of National Fire Academy resident classes closes in two weeks, June 15th

This includes the deadline for applications for the Executive Fire Officer Program for the entire year of 2012.

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

Course Catalog and schedules: www.usfa.dhs.gov/nfa/catalog/index.shtm

Download Application:
FEMA Form 119-25-1, General Admissions Application (formerly FEMA Form 75-5) (PDF, 629 Kb) 

Use this application if your course code begins with the following letters: R, N, O, P, or T. 

Tips to completing your application:
Completed applications for resident courses must be sent to the following address

Office of Admissions, Building I, Room 216
National Emergency Training Center
16825 South Seton Avenue
Emmitsburg, MD 21727-8998 

Applications may also be faxed to (301) 447-1441.
 

For more information, please call the Admissions Office at: 
(1-800) 238-3358, ext. 1035 or (301) 447-1035.

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