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NFA Online will not be available Thursday, July 17 from 11:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. EDT.

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

5/19/08: New Course: ICS Simulation Series: Ranch House Fire (Q324)
4/29/08: New Course: National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) 5.0 Self-Study (Q494)
4/24/08: New Course: ICS-400, Fundamentals Review for Command and General Staff (Q466)
4/15/08: New Course: ICS-300, Intermediate All-Hazard NIMS ICS Review for Expanding Incidents (Q464)
3/28/08: Continuing Education Units Are Now Available

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