What is the National Fire Academy?
In 1974 a law was passed establishing a National Fire Academy. This facility offers training to mostly fire officers. Since 1975 over one million students have received training here. It is a part of FEMA. Recently, FEMA and the academy have been placed under the Department of Homeland Security. Students receive training in anti-terrorism as well as other classes. The classes offered are very diverse. Not all classes are taught at the campus in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Courses are offered all over the US through extension services and fire departments. There are even on line courses. For more information:http://www.usfa.fema.gov/fire-service/nfa/nfa.
