The 38th Annual Pennsylvania State Weekend at the National Fire Academy took place July 20-21, 2019.

SAVE THE DATE:  June 5-7, 2020. Check back for more information about the 2020 State Weekend.

About the State Weekend Program

Applicants must be 18 years of age and should have three years of experience in emergency services.

This Annual Weekend Program, offered exclusively for the emergency services personnel of Pennsylvania, is a joint venture of the National Fire Academy (NFA) Field Programs Division and the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy.

The NFA hosts the state weekend in Emmitsburg, Maryland and provides the instructors and course materials.  The PA State Fire Academy selects the courses and recruits and registers the participants according to established student selection criteria.

2019 Documents

See the 2019 documents below for 2019 registration information, application forms, and registered attendee information. (Documents will change for 2020):

• 2019 PA State Weekend Registration Information Packet (PDF)
• 2019 PA State Fire Academy at the National Fire Academy Application Form (PDF)
• 2019 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) General Admissions Application Short Form (PDF)
• National Fire Academy Information for State Weekend Attendees (PDF)

Have Questions?

Contact the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy via email or phone (717-247-3747) with any questions about the 2019 National Fire Academy weekend or the application process.