Firefighter Education and Training

PA State Weekend

Join us for the next Pennsylvania State Weekend at the National Fire Academy in Maryland.

Registration Closes June 13, 2025

Overview

A state weekend for emergency services personnel at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Held in the summer annually, the goal is to strengthen fire communities through education, personal networking, and shared experience.

About the Program

  • It's free
  • Courses are usually held Saturday and Sunday, with orientation on Friday
  • On-campus lodging
  • Complimentary meals
  • Memorial service for those we've lost in the line of duty

2025 Courses Offered

  • Command and Control for Company-Level Operations (CCCLO-W0296) 
  • Decision-Making for Initial Company Operations (DMICO-W0457) 
  • Executive Skills Series: Exercising Leadership to  Facilitate Adaptive Change (ESSELC-W0521) 
  • Fire Investigation: Fire as a Weapon (FIFW-W0756) 
  • Incident Command System for Structural Collapse Incidents (ICSSCI-W0322) 
  • Leadership in Supervision: Frameworks to Success (LSFS-W0648) 
  • New Fire Chief: Challenging Issues (NFCCI-W0760)
  • Safety for Hazardous Materials Incidents (SHMI-W0256)
  • Shaping the Future (STF-W0602) 

Learn More

Applications typically open in March for emergency service personnel who are at least 18 years old. Three years of emergency service experience is recommended.