The National Fire Academy has numerous vacancies in this summer’s Volunteer Incentive Program (VIP) courses. The Volunteer Incentive Program (VIP) is an intensive 6-day educational opportunity designed specifically for volunteer and combination department emergency services personnel.
Since 1980, the National Fire Academy (NFA) has
offered 2-week courses year round on its Emmitsburg, Maryland, campus; these
courses are considered the best available anywhere. The problem was that most
volunteers couldn't take 2 weeks off to attend these courses.
With VIP, that has all changed!
The NFA has compressed course work into 6 days, or has devised new courses and tailored them to the special needs of volunteers, still maintaining content, quality, and integrity. VIP course, offered during a "VIP Week" four times per fiscal year also have recommended college accreditation through the American Council on Education (ACE).
Student have the opportunity to meet and exchange
ideas and information with colleagues from across the country in an informal
setting outside the classroom. This program, along with the other resources of
the National Fire Academy, ensures a successful learning experience while
keeping the time commitment to a minimum.
VIP Program Eligibility - Please
Read before Applying!
Are you a volunteer in a
volunteer or combination department?
If so, you are eligible to apply for the VIP
program. Please review the student selection criteria for the course selected.
Are you a paid person in a
predominantly volunteer combination department (more volunteers than career
personnel)?
If so, you MAY be eligible to apply for the VIP program. In addition to your application, you will also need to:
- Provide a letter from the chief verifying predominantly volunteer combination department; and
- Provide a letter from the chief identifying how you will use the
training requested to help the volunteers with whom you work.
Are you a paid person in a fully
career department?
If so, you are NOT eligible to apply for the VIP program.
NOTE:
Special consideration will be given to qualified volunteer chief officers who
are accompanied by elected officials, i.e., city managers, elected board
members, town/borough council members, village selectmen, township supervisors,
or other allied professionals who are not fire service members. The elected
official also must submit an application for the same course/same class session
as the volunteer chief officer.
Costs
Each student receives a stipend to cover the cost
of round-trip coach airfare or actual mileage not to exceed airfare from point
of departure; whichever is less. Lodging, student materials, books, and ground
transportation from/to airports in Washington, D.C., are provided by the
National Fire Academy. Students staying on campus must purchase a meal ticket.
The cost is $20 per day at our cafeteria (cost subject to change). You also may
want to bring extra money for a class shirt, class picture, or other
incidentals.
Start-End
The Volunteer Incentive Program begins on Sunday
morning with a student orientation at 8:00 a.m. Classes begin at 9:00 a.m.
following orientation and continue through the following Friday at 4:00 p.m.
Accepted students must travel to the NFA on the day before class begins
(Saturday). Transportation arrangements should not be made until you receive
an acceptance packet from the National Emergency Training Center Office of Admissions.
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If you are interested in attending one of these courses, please submit an application. If you need assistance with the application, or if you have questions about VIP courses, call Ed Kirtley at OSU FST, 1-800-304-5727. Or, more information is available on the National Fire Academy website at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/nfa/resident/vip/index.shtm
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National Fire Academy (NFA) Training Opportunities (as of March 31, 2011)
Vacancies exist in the following NFA courses at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, Maryland. You may refer to the internet at www.usfa.dhs.gov/nfa/index.shtm for more information, or contact the Admissions Office via email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at (301) 447-1035. Completed applications may be faxed to (301) 447-1441.
If interested, apply immediately!
Note: The NFA policy of only 1 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.
All vacancies are filled on a first come, first served basis and qualified by using the Student Selection Criteria listed on our Website: www.usfa.dhs.gov/nfa/index.shtm
2nd Semester
R116 Presenting Effective Public Education Programs
6/26/2011-7/1/2011 6 vacancies
R129 Fire Service Course Design-1 week
5/29/2011-6/3/2011 1 vacancy
7/10/2011-7/15/2011 6 vacancies
R135 Fire Protection for the Built Environment
5/29/2011-6/3/2011 3 vacancies
R342 Training Program Management
8/8/2011-8/19/2011 1 vacancy
R359 Discovering the Road to High Risk Audiences
7/17/2011-7/23/2011 9 vacancies
R810 VIP: Leadership & Administration
9/11/2011-9/16/2011 7 vacancies
R811 VIP: Fire Cause Determination for Company Officers
9/11/2011-9/16/2011 8 vacancies
R815 VIP: Challenges for Local Training Officers
9/11-2011-9/16/2011 11 vacancies
R816 VIP: Community Education Leadership
5/22/2011-5/27/2011 8 vacancies
R823: VIP: Leading Community Fire Prevention
9/11/2011-9/16/2011 12 vacancies
R824 VIP: Management Strategies for Success
9/11/2011-9/16/2011 14 vacancies
R825: VIP: Command & Control of Fire Department Operations Target
5/22/2011-5/27/2011 3 vacancies
