The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was established in 1979.  FEMA's mission is to focus federal effort on preparedness for, mitigation of, response to, and recovery from emergencies encompassing the full range of natural and manmade disasters.

FEMA's National Emergency Training Center (NETC) in Emmitsburg, Maryland, includes the United States Fire Administration (USFA), its National Fire Academy (NFA), and the Emergency Management Institute (EMI).

To achieve the Academy's legislated mandate (under Public Law 93-498, October 29, 1974), "to advance the professional development of fire service personnel and of other persons engaged in fire prevention and control activities," the National Fire Academy has developed an effective program linkage with established fire training systems which exist at the state and local levels.  It is the responsibility of this division to support and strengthen these delivery systems.  Academy field courses have been sponsored by the respective state fire training systems in every state.

The staff of the National Fire Academy is proud to join with state and local fire agencies in providing educational opportunities to the members of the nation's fire services.

All materials used in courses that are developed and released by the National Fire Academy are in the public domain and are free of copyright restrictions.


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