Going To The National Fire Academy (NFA) For The First Time?

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• Campus Photo      Campus Map
  

• Meet Dr. Kirby E. Kiefer, NFA's Deputy Superintendent.
  

Kirby E. Kiefer has been the Deputy Superintendent of the National Fire Academy since May, 2000. For 12 years, Kirby worked as a Fire Service Specialist for Minnesota's Fire Service Training system; for six years before that he filled a similar position at West Virginia University. His fire service experience includes 5 years as a shift supervisor in a resort island fire department in Florida, six years as a fire fighter / EMT in West Virginia and two years as an college intern in Meadville, PA.

Dr. Kiefer's awards include Firehouse Magazine's "Heroism and Community Service Award" and recognition for "Fire Explorer" program development from the Indianhead Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Publications range from two fire service training manuals to articles in magazines and other trade publications. He was a principal instigator of the "Governor's Fire Prevention Day" at the Minnesota State Fair, the world's largest single fire prevention effort that reached more than 25,000 citizens of all ages with targeted safety messages.

• General Information and Security - New Security as of July 2008
  

• Campus Map

• Campus Photo

• Eligibility

• Admissions Process, Types of Course Delivery, Housing, Stipends

• Sample of the Welcome Letter and Instructions when you are accepted to the NFA

• Checking In on Arrival at NFA

• Dorm Rooms and Accommodations

• Policies, Dress Code and Misconduct
  

• Telephone Use US MAIL and Messages
  

• Parking Information

• Travel Information - Airport, Buses, Cabs and Car Rentals
  

• Recreation Activities

• Tom's Creek and Log Cabin

• Ott House - Find your FD patch

•  National Fire Academy Alumni Association

• The Historic Community of Emmitsburg, MD

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