Master the duties & responsibilities of the Incident Commander in hazardous materials emergencies. YOUR National Fire Academy (NFA) has immediate openings in the Hazardous Materials/WMD Incident Command class taking place January 26-31 on the NFA campus in Emmitsburg, MD. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ejfi6cvX #HazMat #HigherEducation #NFA
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The official LinkedIn page of the U.S. Fire Administration.
About us
Welcome to the official LinkedIn page of the U.S. Fire Administration! As an entity of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency, the mission of the U.S. Fire Administration is to provide national leadership to foster a solid foundation for our fire and emergency services stakeholders in prevention, preparedness and response. America’s fire losses today represent a dramatic improvement from more than 40 years ago. In 1971, our nation lost more than 12,000 residents and 250 firefighters to fire. Acting to stop these tragic losses, Congress passed the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act in 1974. It created the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) and the National Fire Academy (NFA). Since that time, through data collection, public education, research and training efforts, USFA has helped to reduce fire deaths and make our communities and residents safer.
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http://www.usfa.fema.gov
External link for U.S. Fire Administration
- Industry
- Public Safety
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Emmitsburg, Maryland
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- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1974
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16825 S Seton Ave
Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727, US
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Not only is there still time to apply for the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (closes tomorrow, December 20, 2024, at 5 p.m. EST), but you can still get your questions answered. Join AFG staff for a virtual Q&A, 12/20/24, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dbKCVHFG https://lnkd.in/gZtUU7St
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“An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.” - Benjamin Franklin. Now is the time to invest in yourself! The application period for YOUR National Fire Academy is OPEN through Jan. 15. Pick your next course! https://lnkd.in/e_x2mEhd
National Fire Academy Courses
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U.S. Fire Administration reposted this
NERIS Data it's a brand new day for the #fire service and beyond #data #innovation #intelligence Get your fire department #NERISReady
NERIS will help data-informed leadership become not just the gold standard, but the norm. A culture of measuring and improving is paramount to our profession, and we will provide the tools and training to make it possible. Learn more about NERIS and what you can do to be #NERISReady: https://lnkd.in/gkSX7v4P Photo courtesy of Phoenix Fire Department
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Did you know you can take National Fire Academy (NFA) courses online? Our online courses are free to fire & emergency services personnel, and international students are welcome. Continuing Education Units are available for most courses. Successful completion is added to your NFA transcript, and you earn an NFA certificate. Learn how you can invest in yourself without ever leaving home! https://lnkd.in/e4TYZ42H
National Fire Academy Online Courses
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U.S. Fire Administration reposted this
NERIS is built to address emerging challenges, including lithium-ion battery fires, wildland-urban interface incidents, and extreme weather conditions. The data collected by NERIS will provide a shared view of risks at local, state, and national levels and support local risk reduction efforts across the country. Learn more about NERIS: https://lnkd.in/gwmcHn5C Picture courtesy of Hanover County Fire - EMS #NERISReady
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The Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program application period is open until Dec. 20, 2024, at 5 p.m. EST. There is still plenty of time to submit your application. Join the AFG HQ and regional program staff TODAY, December 10, 2024, 3:00 p.m. EST - 5:00 p.m. EST to ask questions about the AFG Program, the 2024 AFG application and/or FEMA GO. https://lnkd.in/d9H47Ur
Assistance to Firefighters Grant Programs Workshops
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3% of fires are wind events with fire in them and these fast fires cause nearly 90% of home loss, with 80% occurring in grasslands & shrublands. Join us for a Webinar with top experts, including U.S. Fire Administrator, Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Dr. Michael Falkowski, CU Boulder - Data Science’s Environmental Data Science Innovation and Inclusion Lab Director Dr. Jennifer Balch, and Navteca’s Shayna Solis as they discuss groundbreaking data about the dominant features of destructive fires and how this informs mitigations that matter. When: December 12th, 2024, 1 PST, 4 PM ET https://lnkd.in/eTcP4psM
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The application period for the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Program has closed. Applicants can expect to be notified via email of their status by March 1, 2025. Haven't considered applying or just want to learn more about the EFO Program? Visit the site below to learn what it can do for you! https://lnkd.in/gkDeqct4
National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program
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