National Fire Academy Training opportunities vacancies exist in the following NFA courses at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, Md. (as of February 18, 2005):

R101: CODE MANAGEMENT: A SYSTEMS APPROACH 8/22 -9/2/05 = 6 Vacancies

R107: FIRE SERVICE COMMUNICATIONS 9/19 - 9/30/05 = 13 Vacancies

R114: FIRE SERVICE COURSE DESIGN 7/25 - 8/5/05 = 13 Vacancies

R116: PRESENTING EFFECTIVE PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS 5/29 - 6/3/05 = 3 Vacancies

R119: DISCOVERING THE ROAD TO HIGH RISK AUDIENCES 4/18 - 4/29/05 = 5 Vacancies

R125: EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP 8/22 - 9/2/05 = 5 Vacancies

R152: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES: SPECIAL OPERATIONS 8/22 - 9/2/05 = 7 Vacancies

R207: MANAGEMENT FOR ARSON PREVENTION AND CONTROL 8/22 - 9/2/05 = 11 Vacancies

R309: STRATEGIC ANALYSIS OF COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION 8/8 - 8/19/05 = 18 Vacancies

R317: COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF FUNCTIONS IN THE INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (Prerequisite is Q316 Self-Study) 9/11 - 9/16/05 = 12 Vacancies

R331: ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY IN PRACTICE 7/11 - 7/22/05 = 2 Vacancies

R333: FIRE SERVICE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 7/11 - 7/22/05 = 11 Vacancies

R342: TRAINING PROGRAM MANAGEMENT 8/22 - 9/2/05 = 2 Vacancies

R499: NATIONAL FIRE INCIDENT REPORTING SYSTEMS 6/20 - 7/1/05 = 1 Vacancy

R506: EXECUTIVE PLANNING 4/4 - 4/15/05 = 2 Vacancies 7/25 - 8/5/05 = 9 Vacancies

VOLUNTEER INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

R810: LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION 9/11 - 9/16/05 = 14 Vacancies

R811: FIRE CAUSE DETERMINATION FOR COMPANY OFFICERS 9/11 - 9/16/05 = 5 Vacancies

R815: CHALLENGES FOR LOCAL TRAINING OFFICERS 9/11 - 9/16/05 = 10 Vacancies

R816: COMMUNITY EDUCATION LEADERSHIP 6/12 - 6/17/05 = 13 Vacancies

R824: MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS 9/11 - 9/16/05 = 4 Vacancies

R825: COMMAND AND CONTROL OF FIRE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS AT TARGET HAZARDS 9/11 - 9/16/05 = 24 Vacancies

R826: PRESENTING EFFECTIVE PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS 9/11 - 9/16/05 = 21 Vacancies

R827: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS FOR INCIDENT COMMANDERS 6/12 - 6/17/05 = 24 Vacancies

R831: COMMAND AND CONTROL OF INCIDENT OPERATIONS 9/11 - 9/16/05 = 9 Vacancies

Completed applications may be faxed to 301-447-1441. If interested, apply immediately! Note: The NFA policy of only one stipend-supported trip per fiscal year remains. However, a qualified individual may seek to participate without stipend assistance. Please indicate with your application that you are aware of this restriction when you apply for the course.

See the NFA Web site for more details, or contact the Admissions Office via email or by phone at 301-447-1035.

Ron Kanterman, Chief
NFAAA Administrator