About the National Preparedness Network (PREPnet)

Uplink and downlink dishes
at the National Emergency Training Center facility.

PREPnet partners with other Federal agencies, such as USDA/APHIS, to provide programming.

The Preparedness Network (PREPnet) is a satellite-based distance learning system used by USFA to bring interactive training programs into virtually any community nationwide. With a wide variety of programs for the public safety community, there's something for everyone.

All programming is open, and is in the public domain, so that any community with access to a C-band or Ku-band analog satellite dish or a community cablevision provider can receive broadcasts and participate in the training programs.

PREPnet Awards

PREPnet is a leader in the distance learning community and has often been recognized for its creative work in bringing emergency management training to a national audience.

Since 1996, PREPnet has been the recipient of more than 120 national awards for programming. Included in this prestigious list are the:

For more information about PREPnet, please contact:

National Preparedness Network (PREPnet)
U.S. Fire Administration
16825 South Seton Avenue
Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727
(800) 500-5164
(301) 447-1106