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Buildings at the National Emergency Training Center

The National Emergency Training Center (NETC) campus in Emmitsburg, Maryland, has 23 buildings dedicated to training for National Fire Academy (NFA) and National Disaster and Emergency Management University (NDEMU) students, staff offices and facilities management.

Campus buildings

Building A
  • Built 1964
  • Renovated 1996, 2012

Building A

A 3-story residence hall with 96 dormitory rooms.

(1st floor only)
Building B
  • Built 1956

Building B (Student Center)

Houses a game room, the Command Post Pub and recreational activities. A large picture window overlooks the scenic Catoctin Mountain range.

Building C
  • Built 1956
  • Renovated 1995

Building C

A dormitory with 217 rooms. Course, dormitory and vehicle registration takes place in the lobby.

Building D
  • Built 1926
  • Renovated 1965, 1995, 2011

Building D

A 3-story brick structure that has the charm of the old architecture. It consists of 65 dormitory rooms and a convenience shop in the basement.

(Ground and 1st floors only)
Building E
  • Built 1926
  • Renovated 1966, 1993

Building E

Occupied by staff from NDEMU and USFA's National Fire Programs and budget offices, and information technology support personnel. The NETC Auditorium is located here.

Building F
  • Built 1925
  • Renovated 1965, 1995

Building F

Dormitory with 45 rooms.

(Ground and 1st floors only)
Building G
  • Built 1948
  • Renovated 2000-2001

Building G

Offices for the USFA's National Fire Programs Division.

(Ground floor only)
Building H
  • Built 1923
  • Renovated 1993

Building H

Houses NFA offices, a fully equipped gymnasium, weight room and an indoor pool.

Building I
  • Built 1996

Building I

Serves as the warehouse for the NETC campus. Offices for the USFA's Management, Operations and Support Services division are located here.

Building J
  • Built 1966
  • Renovated 1993, 2011, 2021

Building J

Serves as the NFA's classroom facility and houses NFA staff. It includes a tiered 249-seat auditorium.

Building K
  • Built 1870
  • Renovated 1992, 1993, 2013

Building K

This 3-story brick structure houses the NETC Dining Hall and NDEMU's classrooms and Independent Study office.

Building L
  • Built 1959
  • Renovated 1993, 2021

Building L

Dormitory with 42 rooms and a conference room.

(First floor only)
Building M
  • Built 1965
  • Renovated 1989, 2015

Building M

Houses 2 NDEMU classrooms and the NDEMU Computer Lab.

Building N
  • Built 1870
  • Renovated 1987, 1992, 2001

Building N

Designed by the English-born architect E.G. Lind (1829 to 1909), this building is an example of Second Empire Style and is listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings. It houses USFA offices, NDEMU offices, the USFA Publications Center and the NETC Library.

Building O
  • Built 1839
  • Renovated 1965, 2006

Building O

Listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings, the chapel is the oldest building on campus. It houses staff from the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

(1st floor only)
Building P
  • Built 1935
  • Renovated 2015

Building P

The Log Cabin serves as a recreational facility overlooking peaceful Tom's Creek.

Building Q
  • Built 1840

Building Q

The Brick Barn is a service building. The ornamental brick grill windows are characteristic of the early 19th century Western Maryland construction.

Building R
  • Built 1948
  • Renovated 1993, 2013

Building R

Offices for USFA’s National Fire Programs Division.

Building S
  • Built 1926
  • Renovated 2000-2001, 2021

Building S

This building houses the NETC Joint Exercise and Simulation Lab.

Building T
  • Built 1970
  • Renovated 2010, 2012

Building T

The old Milk House of the original St. Joseph campus, it now serves as office space.

Building U
  • Built 2003
  • Renovated 2019

Building U

A burn building complex used by the NFA for arson investigation and demonstration.

Building V1
  • Built 2020

Building V1

Houses security and badging offices and the visitor center.