National Fire Academy, FEMA and Emmitsburg

‘Really demoralizing’: FEMA cancels classes at National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg
Staffing cuts and funding cuts have affected the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, with training class cancellations and many things up in the air. The Federal Emergency Management Agency said that
FEMA cancels in-person National Fire Academy classes in Emmitsburg, disrupting travel, training
Frank Davis, the mayor of Emmitsburg, received a phone call from an employee of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency. The call was to let Davis know that FEMA was canceling all in-person classes at the National Fire Academy on Seton Drive,
FEMA cancels National Fire Academy classes, affecting thousands of firefighters
FEMA has canceled all classes at the premier training ground for firefighters in Frederick County. The National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg serves first responders from across the country, offering free training programs aimed at reducing the number of deadly fires.
FEMA cancels National Fire Academy classes, leaving some Maryland firefighters without training
A national firefighting training facility located in Frederick County abruptly canceled classes last week due to a spending review from FEMA.
National Fire Academy Classes, Campus Hit by Trump's Axe
Davis, the former fire chief and president of the local Vigilant Hose Company, said the town has always shared a special relationship with the leaders and firefighters who often visit the fire station on Main Street. The way the ax fell on the NFA—long known for its courses for fire service leaders —isn’t sitting well with many.
FEMA cancels in-person National Fire Academy classes, disrupting travel, training
FEMA has canceled in-person National Fire Academy classes in Emmitsburg. President Donald Trump, in January, ordered the agency to be evaluated.
FEMA cancels fire academy classes in Emmitsburg
The National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg is now a casualty of the Trump administration's funding freezes and staffing cuts. Over the weekend, the Federal Emergency Management Agency canceled all classes until further notice.
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NFA Training Shutdown Threatens Maryland Fire Safety
The Maryland State Firefighters Association (MSFA) has issued a statement expressing deep concern over the abrupt ...
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National Fire Academy in Maryland abruptly shuttered
A national firefighting academy run by the Federal Emergency Management Agency was shuttered unexpectedly last week as part ...
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Emmitsburg's National Fire Academy becomes casualty of Trump administration's funding freezes
The National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg is now a casualty of the Trump administration's funding freezes and staffing cuts.
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Chief Smedley Pushes to Reopen National Fire Academy
On Friday the National Fire Academy (NFA) and the National Disaster and Emergency Management University in Emmitsburg, ...
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York County fire chiefs sound the alarm about DOGE closing of nearby National Fire Academy
The academy, in nearby Emmitsburg, Md., provides free specialize training for firefighters. It was abruptly closed recently as part of the DOGE cuts.