The U.S. Fire Administration’s National Fire Academy (USFA/NFA) has announced the following revisions to the application process for the Volunteer Incentive Program (VIP).
Effective immediately, all VIP applicants can submit their applications directly to the Admissions Office at the National Emergency Training Center (NETC) instead of sending it through their respective state fire training office. The local fire chief must sign the application; the signature of the state fire training director is not required. All completed applications (FEMA Form 75-5, July 2000 or later) should be mailed to the following address: NETC Admissions Office, 16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD 21727.
The six-day VIP educational opportunity is designed specifically for the volunteer fire service officer. For additional information regarding dates and course content, consult the USFA Web page at
The NFA will continue to provide a travel stipend to and from Emmitsburg, lodging at the NETC, and instructional materials. Meals and breaks will be the responsibility of the participant and must be purchased at the NETC. Additional information about travel arrangements and meal/break costs will be provided with the confirmation letter. Applicants should not make any plans to attend this program until the NFA has notified them in writing that their application has been approved.
For further inquiries regarding these VIP application changes, contact Kirby Kiefer at (301) 447-1083 or by e-mail: Kirby.keifer@fema.gov.
