The U.S. Fire Administration’s National Fire Academy has announced that changes related to online access to the NFA training courses ("Q" courses) are planned for this fall, when a new system will be put in place. Currently NFA online training courses can be accessed through the USFA Web site via a link to the National Emergency Training Center Virtual Campus.

In light of the planned digital move, NFA Superintendent Denis Onieal said that current users of NFA "Q" courses need to submit their 75-5a application form by Oct. 1 to receive recognition for your course completion.

"Once we have moved to the new system," Onieal said, "any student who has not submitted the 75-5a application form will need to retake the course in order to receive credit and a NFA certificate."

The 75-5a application form can be downloaded via the NETC Virtual Campus link currently on the USFA Web site. Completed application forms can be faxed to 301-447-1601. Upon receipt of the application, successful completion will be verified and a certificate will be issued.