How to Register for a Student Identification Number
National Fire Academy students interested in applying for on-campus (10-/6-/2-day), off-campus (10-/6-/2-day) and NFA Online courses need to register for a FEMA Student Identification Number (SID). This number is used in place of a Social Security Number and is obtained through the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP).
Applications for NFA courses that do not include a SID will not be processed.
To obtain a SID
- Register at https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid
- Select "Need a FEMA SID?" on the right side of the screen.
- Follow the instructions to create your account.
- You will receive an email with your SID. Save this number in a secure location.
Use the SID in place of the SSN on the General Admissions Application Form (FEMA Form 119-25-1) and General Admissions Application Short Form (FEMA Form 119-25-2).
Additional Information
General Admissions Application forms are being revised to eliminate the need for the SSN and include a field for the SID.