The application period for the first semester of National Fire Academy (NFA) resident closes June 15. The first semester includes those classes scheduled from October 1, 2014-March 31, 2015. Applications must be postmarked between April 15 and June 15, 2014.
June 15th is also the deadline for EFO applications for the Federal fiscal year: October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015
The Secret to Attending the NFA
All students applying for NFA training courses are required to register for a Student Identification Number (SID). This number will be used in place of the Social Security Number on General Admissions Application forms.
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 letter: R or P.
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 (800) 238-3358, ext. 1035 or (301) 447-1035.