National Fire Academy Educational Program (97.019)
Program
97.019 National Fire Academy Educational Program
Federal Agency
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Authorization
Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, as amended, 15 U.S.C. 2201 et seq.
Program Number
97.019
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To increase the professional level of the fire service and others responsible for fire prevention and control.
Types of Assistance
Training.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Training is provided at the resident facility in Emmitsburg, Maryland, and in the field in cooperation with State or local fire training agencies on specific subjects to specific audiences. The program is not open to the general public or to individuals who do not have a need for the information as part of their normal responsibilities.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Any individual who is a member of a fire department or has significant responsibility for fire prevention and control.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Any individual who is a member of a fire department or has significant responsibility for fire prevention and control.
Credentials/Documentation
The individual may be required to provide documentation related to their role and responsibilities in fire prevention and control.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
For train-the-trainer and in-service instructor trainees, nominations are sought from State fire training directors and metropolitan fire department chiefs. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Application for resident courses is made to the Educational and Technology Services Branch at the National Emergency Training Center using the General Admission Application (FEMA Form 75- 5). Application for Regional Delivery courses is made through the Regional Delivery Program Manager of the National Fire Academy using FEMA Form 75-5. Application for weekend on-campus courses and off-campus courses is made through the appropriate State or metropolitan fire training agency.
Award Procedure
Applications for courses are reviewed against published criteria, the need for the information, and the benefit to be derived by the community. Application and acceptance or non-acceptance is made for specific courses.
Deadlines
Applications for on-campus courses must be submitted within the time periods specified in the catalog. Applications are only accepted during the specified periods of the year.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
May be made to the Superintendent of the National Fire Academy.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
None.
Audits
There may be an evaluation of the benefit derived by the community as a result of attendance at a particular course.
Records
None.
Program Accomplishments
As of fiscal year 2001, 5,653 students participated in the National Fire Academy resident program; 581 students participated in Regional Deliveries; and 3,138 individuals participated in the State Weekend program. An estimated 50,000 individuals participated in educational opportunities through the train-the-trainer program.
Financial Information
Account Identification
70-0700-0-1-999.
Obligations
(Direct Program Expenditure) FY 02 $9,075,000; FY 03 est $9,075,000; and FY 04 est not available.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
National Fire Academy Course Catalog.
Related Programs
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Department of Homeland Security 245 Murray Drive, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20528 Tel. (202) 282-8000.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Students are provided an opportunity to attend courses at the National Fire Academy resident facility or at a convenient off-campus location with a minimal cost to the individual or the fire department represented. The increase in the number of students attending impacts on increasing the professional level of fire service personnel.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Course admittance criteria.
