NFA Application Period for EFO, First Semester Closes in a Week

The application period for the first semester of National Fire Academy resident classes closes on June 15, as does the annual application period for the Executive Fire Officer Program.

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 Applications

FEMA Form 75-5 | Form Fillable (PDF, 352 Kb)
FEMA Form 75-5 | Form Non-Fillable (PDF, 116 Kb)
 

Tips to completing your application:

Eight Tips for Completing a Successful NFA 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 (800) 238-3358, ext. 1035 or (301) 447-1035.

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