National Fire Academy, FEMA

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 classes at national fire training academy amid federal funding cuts
The National Fire Academy, the country's preeminent federal fire training academy, has canceled classes effective immediately amid the ongoing flurry of funding freezes and staffing cuts by President Donald Trump’s administration.
FEMA cancels firefighter training amid uncertainty over Trump cuts
FEMA said it was canceling National Fire Academy courses as it ensures its programs and budget fit Trump administration priorities.
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.
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,
Former fire chief reacts to canceling of national fire academy in light of federal funding cuts
Marc Bashoor, a former Maryland Fire Chief and West Virginia Emergency Services Director, reacts to the canceling of classes at the country’s preeminent federal fire training academy amid funding freezes and staffing cuts.
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