Annual Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) National Professional Development Conference

Every year, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) hosts the annual FESHE National Professional Development Conference on the campus of the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Representatives from fire-related degrees programs, state and local fire service training agencies, and national fire service organizations attend the three-day conference.

14th Annual Conference

We are pleased to announce that the 14th Annual FESHE National Professional Development Conference will be held May 31 – June 2, 2012.

Costs and Enrollment Information

Lodging and Meals

Travel and meals ($104.95 meal ticket covers dinner May 30 through breakfast June 3) are borne by the attendees; however, USFA will provide lodging at no charge and scheduled bus transportation to and from a regional airport. Do not book your travel plans until confirmation of your acceptance is received from our Admissions Office.

Lodging on campus is limited. One other representative from your institution or agency may attend the conference provided he/she submits a separate application; however, depending on room availability, additional representatives from your organization may need to stay off campus at their own expense.

Selection Criteria

Priority No. 1

Those active in fire and emergency services professional development, including official representatives of regionally accredited academic fire programs, state and local fire service and emergency medical services (EMS) training, national and state fire associations, and those responsible for developing fire and emergency service personnel. Candidates within this audience will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Priority No. 2

Those with interest in the field of fire and emergency services professional development. Candidates within this audience will be reviewed for acceptance after the application closing date.

Application Information for the FESHE Conference

FESHE applicants should download and complete the General Admissions Application Short Form (FEMA Form 119-25-2).

Application information needs to be completed through block 18b.

When completing the application to attend the FESHE Conference, please enter this information in Blocks 12a-c:

• Block 12a: R178 FESHE Conference
• Block 12b: NETC Emmitsburg, MD
• Block 12c: May 31-June 2, 2012

Application Deadline, Submission Information

The deadline for receiving FESHE applications is April 18, 2012. Applications must be mailed to:

NETC Admissions Office
Attn: R-178 FESHE Conference
16825 South Seton Ave., Bldg I
Emmitsburg, MD 21727

Applications can also be faxed to the Admissions Office at (301) 447-1441.

If you have any questions about the FESHE conference, please contact Lori Welch at (301) 447-1013 or FEMA-FESHE@fema.dhs.gov. Please contact the Admissions Office at (301) 447-1035 with enrollment questions.

Do not mail or fax your application to the NFA. It must be sent to the Admissions Office or it will be discarded.

Application Information for the FESHE Conference and the Emergency Management Higher Education Conference

Individuals participating in both R-178 FESHE (May 31 - June 2, 2012) and the Emergency Management Institute's Higher Education Conference (June 4-7, 2012) must submit a separate application for each conference. EMI Higher Education applications can be obtained by contacting Barbara Johnson.

Previous Conferences