National Fire Academy admissions and student information

Thank you for your interest in training with us! Here you will find information on how to apply for National Fire Academy (NFA) courses and plan your stay with us. If you’ve trained with us before, you can learn how to get your free transcript.

How to apply for NFA courses: Everything you need to apply for an NFA course, including application forms, instructions to complete them, and how to get a Student Identification Number.
Prerequisites for on-campus courses: Training requirements you will need to meet before attending an on-campus course.
Request your transcript: Get a free copy of your NFA transcript.
How to access our campus: Photo identification requirements for accessing our campus and other important security notices.
Course attendance, dress code and other student policies: NFA student attendance, conduct and dress code policies explained.

Important phone numbers

Call the NETC Switchboard at 800-238-3358 and ask for these extensions.

Admissions Office ext. 1290 or ext. 1524
Dining Hall ext. 1551
Housing/Transportation ext. 1048 Check-in time is 2 p.m. and check-out time is 9 a.m.
Library ext. 1030
Publications Center ext. 1189
Security ext. 1111

O’Leary’s Emporium, the campus convenience store and gift shop, may be reached directly at 301-447-2795. The Switchboard can’t connect you to O’Leary’s.

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