Overview
A state weekend for emergency services personnel at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Held in the summer annually, the goal is to strengthen fire communities through education, personal networking, and shared experience.
Qualifications
Program applicants must:
- Be 18 years of age
- Have a Pennsylvania address (organization)
- Have a FEMA Student ID number
- Have a REAL ID
It's recommended that attendees have at least three years of emergency services experience.
Courses might require documentation of completed prerequisites.
When Can I Apply?
Registration is open between March 3, 2025 – June 12, 2026
Attendees are required to arrive on Friday between 2 P.M. and 7:30 P.M..
How to Apply
When applications open for the year, apply online using the Learning Management System portal.
- Under "training and events," select "available training."
- Under filters in the upper right, find "National Fire Academy" in the location dropdown menu.
- Click apply, then register.
- Complete the enrollment request form and click to submit your request.
2026 Courses Offered
Check out the Learning Management System Portal for more information on the classes
- Fire Investigation: Fire as a Weapon
- Incident Command for Highrise Operations
- Incident Safety Officer (Updated Version)
- Initial Response to Terrorism: Basic Concepts
- Executive Skills Series: Exercising Leadership Through Difficult Conversations
- Leadership in Supervision: Creating Environments for Professional Growth
- Strategy and Tactics for Initial Company Operations
- Supervising Emergency Medical Services
- National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Offerings to be selected at a later date.
- New “Pilot” courses selected at a later date (if available)
Check Enrollment Status or Cancel Enrollment Request
To check the status of your enrollment request, log in to your Learning Management System account and go to "Training and Events." From there, select "Enrollment Requests."
Email us to request cancelation of your courses.