The academy, in nearby Emmitsburg, Md., provides free specialize training for firefighters. It was abruptly closed recently as part of the DOGE cuts.

The Trump administration’s attempts to reduce the federal workforce and cut programs are affecting the fire service. The ...

On Friday the National Fire Academy (NFA) and the National Disaster and Emergency Management University in Emmitsburg, ...

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 ...

Davis, the former fire chief and president of the local Vigilant Hose Company, said the town has always shared a special ...

FEMA canceled classes at the National Fire Academy as it works to ensure the NFA’s programs and budget align with the Trump administration’s priorities.

Staffing cuts and funding cuts have affected the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, with training class cancellations and ...

Some Maryland firefighters are missing out on training after a national firefighter facility in Emmitsburg canceled ... The Howard County Volunteer Fire Association and Baltimore County IAFF ...

FEMA has canceled all classes at the premier training ground for firefighters in Frederick County. The National Fire Academy ...

Librarians were fired and only one person is operating the Learning Resource Center, sources told Firehouse.com this week.