The United States Fire Administration (USFA), Department of Homeland Security, is currently accepting applications for a special offering of the National Fire Academy Volunteer Incentive Program (VIP) to be held at the Noble Training Center (NTC) at Anniston, Alabama.
The purpose of this initiative is to create more opportunities and offerings for VIP students. Four courses will be offered April 22-27,
2007:
* Fire Cause Determination for Company Officers (M811)
* Management Strategies for Success (Leadership I, II, III) (M824)
* Presenting Effective Public Education Programs (M826)
* Command and Control of Incident Operations (M831)
Information on these courses and the related student selection criteria is available on the USFA Web site at www.usfa.dhs.gov
The standard NFA student travel stipend will apply. Students not selected through the random selection process for courses at the National Fire Academy will be offered an opportunity to attend courses at Noble.
Further information can be obtained from the VIP Program Manager at 800-238-3358, x1402.
How to Apply
Students must complete a NETC General Admission Application (FEMA Form 75-5). The application is available on the USFA Web site. Applicants should not make plans to attend a course until notified in writing by the Admissions Office.
Mail To:
United States Fire Administration
Admissions Office – Room I216
16825 S. Seton Avenue
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Fax To:
Completed applications may also be faxed to (301) 447-1441.
