National Fire Academy Application Period Open for a Few More Weeks

The application period for the second semester of National Fire Academy resident classes opened last week. The application period closes December 15

Second semester includes those classes scheduled from April 1 – September 30, 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:

 Eight Tips for Completing a Successful NFA Application (PDF, 332 Kb)

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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