NFA provides specialized training courses and advanced management programs for middle- and top-level fire officers, fire service instructors, technical professionals, and representatives from allied professions.
Apply between Dec. 15 – Jan. 15 for on-campus courses scheduled from April through June 2025
You can apply for a self-study course, course vacancy or the State/National Weekend Program at any time.
If you have substantial involvement in fire prevention and control, emergency medical services, or fire-related emergency management activities, we welcome you to apply.
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Want to become a chief officer but not sure?
Want to hone your chief officer skills?
Develop the critical managerial, administrative and leadership skills necessary to become a first-time executive chief officer or chief officer. Take the NFA 6-day New Executive Chief Officer(N/O/R0763) class!
Ready to become an emergency medical services/fire officer?
Learn about professionalism, building collaboration, and political and critical thinking! The 6-day NFA Leadership in Supervision (N/O/R0645) course is your key to success!
Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Program graduate directory
EFO graduates: Check out our directory of over 4,600 graduates to catch up with colleagues and sign up for a networking opportunity.
Let NFA help you pursue your degree
NFA courses are equivalent in difficulty to college- and university-level courses and can be considered for college credit. We award CEUs and our courses have been evaluated and recommended for college credit by the American Council on Education.
Self-study, instructor-led and live courses
Online learning is a terrific option if you want to take NFA courses. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for most courses. Successful completion is added to your NFA transcript and you earn an NFA certificate.
Looking to share your Fire/EMS leadership skills with students from around the nation?
Become a contract instructor in the Leadership Development Branch of the NFA!