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Featured Course

S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (Q900)

This course provides instruction in the primary factors affecting the start and spread of wildfire and recognition of potentially hazardous situations. Learn More

Link of Interest

I-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System

Developed by the National Wildfire Coordination Group, this course introduces students to the basics of ICS. Participation in this course will help ensure the student is prepared to operate in an ICS environment. Take This Course

What’s New

4/30/09: New Course: Hydraulic Calculations for Water-Based Fire Protection Systems Plan Review (Q137)
2/23/09: New Course: ICS Simulation Series: Casper Hall Dorm Fire (Q327)
10/1/08: New Course: ICS Simulation Series: Strip Mall Hostage/Arson Fire (Q328)
8/13/08: New Course: ICS Simulation Series: Wildland Fire (Q617)
8/12/08: New Course: S-130 (Wildland) Firefighter Training (Q901)

Now is the time for the fire community to embrace the future and improve our education through distance learning. Try it, and we think you will agree that NFA Online provides superior opportunity for training and education for the fire and emergency services.”

Dr. Denis Onieal, Superintendent
National Fire Academy