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Please use the contact information below to ask a question or send a comment to us.

See also: USFA staff directory

Call us

The best time to reach us is Monday – Friday between 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Eastern time.

Switchboard:800-238-3358 or 301-447-1000
Admissions Office:301-447-1035, 301-447-1441 (fax)
Housing/Transportation:301-447-1048
Library:800-638-1821 or 301-447-1030
Media inquiries:202-646-3272
National Fire Incident Reporting System
(NFIRS) Help Desk:
888-382-3827
Publications Center:800-561-3356 or 301-447-1189

Write to us

U.S. Fire Administration
16825 South Seton Ave.
Emmitsburg, MD 21727

Contact fire service agencies in your state

Our state points of contact directory includes telephone numbers for the:

  • Fire Marshal’s office.
  • Fire training office.
  • NFIRS program manager.