National Fire Academy
Mayor Frank Davis described the NFA as a backbone of the community, noting that a prolonged shutdown “could have a devastating effect for our little town”
Known as the “American fire service war college,” the National Fire Academy offers advanced fire training to thousands of students each year in a variety of formats
Lawmakers are urging FEMA to reinstate in-person training for first responders after the agency abruptly canceled courses at the National Fire Academy and Emergency Management Institute
Moore-Merrell spoke to the USFA mission, data system modernization, and the return of a full-service National Fire Academy in 2022
Members of the FireRescue1 community share their stories, photos and reflections on this iconic Emmitsburg institution
Firefighters can apply for second-semester courses, which will take place at the Emmitsburg, Maryland, campus from April to September 2022
It’s the NFA-adjacent pub where firefighters feel like family
Gabliks details some of the changes ahead to the EFO program as well as how he hopes to expand outreach to firefighters around the country
Beyond updating the EFO program, Gabliks seeks to increase outreach and communication between the NFA and its partners communities
The NFA has canceled on-campus classes through at least Oct. 2, 2020, and is developing new learning approaches
In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with Dr. Denis Onieal, former deputy U.S. fire administrator, about mentoring and the mission of the USFA and NFA
Jahnke and Miller offer tips for locating applicable research and determining if it’s from reputable sources
Watch footage of weekend’s memorial events at Mount St. Mary’s University
Beyond the top-notch education, there’s a lasting sense of fire service community that’s not replicated anywhere else
The presentation will be available online and free of charge to users
An NFA course teaches fire chiefs about the five power types and offers eight steps to bringing about the change they want
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