WASHINGTON — Fire service organizations are calling on Congress to take urgent action to reopen the National Fire Academy (NFA), which has been closed as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to evaluate agency programs and spending.
The Congressional Fire Services Institute and the International Association of Fire Chiefs are mobilizing firefighters, chiefs and fire service advocates to contact their elected officials and push for immediate funding to complete the remediation and reopen the academy. The organizations note that without access to in-person training, many fire service professionals are missing opportunities to enhance their skills in emergency management, command leadership and fire prevention.
Take action with CFSI
- Visit CFSI’s NFA Action Center for talking points and guidance on reaching out to Congress and the Administration to ask them to reopen NFA.
- Fill out CFSI’s survey on the value of the National Fire Academy.
Take action with IAFC
IAFC members can contact their Senators and Representatives and ask them to re-open the NFA. To simplify the process, the IAFC has a grassroots write-in campaign that you can use to contact your Representatives and Senators within just a few minutes and ask them to re-open the NFA.
As the fire service community rallies for support, industry leaders emphasize that reopening the NFA is not just a priority for firefighters but a matter of national public safety. Advocates are calling on Congress to act swiftly, ensuring that firefighters continue to receive the high-quality training necessary to protect communities across the country.
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