| NOTICE TO APPLICANTS FOR FY 2013 NFA OR EMI COURSES |
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FEMA is moving toward eliminating the use of the Social Security Number (SSN), where possible, when applying for any FEMA training. As an interim measure, and beginning on April, 15, 2012, individuals applying for certain National Fire Academy (NFA) or Emergency Management Institute (EMI) classes will be required to register using the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) Training Administration System (CTAS) and obtain a CDP Student Identification (SID) number. This number will be used in place of the SSN on your application. You will be asked to provide your SSN to register in CTAS but this will be phased out with a new registration system. This is an interim step; however, anyone already registered in CTAS will not need to register again. Which courses does this interim process impact? NFA or EMI courses at NETC (including the NFA 2-day on-campus state weekend courses), EMI courses at the Noble Training Facility, or courses delivered through the NFA (NFA Sponsored 10-day and 6-day) or EMI off-campus programs delivered after October 1, 2012. How do I obtain my FEMA Training Identification Number (FTIN)/CDP Student Identification (SID) number? Step 1: To register, go to https://cdp.dhs.gov/elms Step 2: Click on the “Create Account” button on the left side of the screen. Step 3: Follow the instructions and provide the necessary information to create your account. What do I do with this new FTIN/CDP SID number I’ve been assigned? The CDP SID number should be used in place of the SSN on your General Admissions Application (FEMA Form 119-25-1) and the General Admissions Application Short Form (FEMA Form 119-25-2). This number should be used when applying for any FEMA training unless the SSN is required. FEMA forms are being revised to eliminate the need for the SSN and include a field for the training registration number. Why is it important to register in the CTAS? Any applications for FY 2013 NFA or EMI courses that do not include the training registration number will not be processed until FTIN/CDP SID is provided. |
