Please reply to this message if you are experiencing technical difficulty. For all other inquiries, please Contact USFA. You are subscribed to General Training News for U.S. Fire Administration. The U.S. Fire Administration’s National Fire Academy (NFA) is seeking students to help pilot test two revised two-day courses in the Incident Management Curriculum. The pilots will be held January 23-24, 2016 at the NFA in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
Strategy and Tactics for Initial Company Operations (P0455): This 2-day course is designed to meet the needs of Company Officers responsible for managing the operations of one or more companies during structural firefighting operations. The course is designed to develop the management skills needed by company officers to accomplish assigned tactics at structure fires. Preparation for Initial Company Operations (P0458) This 2-day course is designed to develop a better understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a Company Officer in preparing their company for incident operations. In addition, to clarify the transition from firefighter to company officer and the new roles relating to leadership and safety. This course is designed for company officers, acting company officers, or senior firefighters responsible for the management of a single fire company at an emergency incident. Those officers who are responsible for company readiness, personnel safety, and leadership as it relates to company operation. Student Selection Criteria: Company officers, acting officers, or senior firefighters who command a fire company during emergency operations. Those individuals who are responsible for maintaining skills and company readiness. Here’s How to Apply: Students interested in attending either of these pilots must submit the FEMA Form 119-25-2, General Admissions Application available for downloading at: http://www.usfa.fema.gov/training/nfa/admissions/apply.html Submit your completed application to the National Emergency Training Center (NETC) Admissions Office not later than December 15, 2015 via mail, fax, or email: NETC Admissions Office 16825 South Seton Avenue Emmitsburg, MD 21727 Fax: 301-447-1441 Email: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov Do not make plans to attend this course until you have received your acceptance notification from the NETC Admissions Office. Stipend reimbursement is NOT available for students who choose to attend this 2-day course pilot. Lodging, course materials and instruction are provided at no cost. Students are responsible for their transportation to the NFA and back home.
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