National Emergency

Training Center

Welcome Package

February 2024

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Welcome Message

Welcome to the National Emergency Training Center (NETC), home of the National Fire 

Academy (NFA) and the Emergency Management Institute (EMI). Your decision to continue 

your education is a positive step toward increasing your skills and knowledge, gaining 

recognition in the industry, and enhancing your career.

This package contains important campus information including travel guidance, points 

of contact and links to additional information. Whether this is your first time or you have 

previously attended courses at NETC, we encourage you to review the information as 

our policies and procedures update periodically. Once you have looked over the general 

information and policies, proceed to the section on your respective academy/institute for 

more specific information pertaining to your stay.

If you have any questions regarding your visit to NETC, contact our Admissions Office and 

the staff will be glad to assist you. Our Admissions Office may be reached at 301-447-1035 

or at netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov, Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET.

We commend you for your commitment to enhancing your education and wish you great 

success in your professional endeavors.
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Table of Contents

Welcome Message............................................................................................................... i

National Emergency Training Center General Information and Policies .................... 1

Conduct............................................................................................................................... 1

Smoking............................................................................................................................... 1

Medical services................................................................................................................. 1

Security ............................................................................................................................... 1

Dress code ......................................................................................................................... 2

Costs you may incur during stay ..................................................................................... 2

National Fire Academy/Emergency Management Institute.......................................... 3

General information and policies.................................................................................... 3

Attendance................................................................................................................... 3

Cancellations or no-shows ........................................................................................ 3

Substitutions................................................................................................................ 3

National Fire Academy students — Bring your own device ................................. 3

Travel ................................................................................................................................... 3

Travel by air.................................................................................................................. 3

National Emergency Training Center airport shuttle service ............................... 4

National Emergency Training Center airport shuttle pickup points ................... 4

Departures from National Emergency Training Center......................................... 4

Delayed flights ............................................................................................................ 5

Driving to National Emergency Training Center ..................................................... 5

Directions to National Emergency Training Center ............................................... 5

Campus registration.......................................................................................................... 5

Check-in time............................................................................................................... 5

Checkout time ............................................................................................................. 6

Lodging................................................................................................................................ 6

Dormitory buildings ................................................................................................... 6

Lodging reservation.................................................................................................... 7

Back-to-back courses ................................................................................................. 7

Lodging amenities....................................................................................................... 7

Dormitory phones ...................................................................................................... 8

Emergency calls........................................................................................................... 8

Mail................................................................................................................................ 8

Computer connections ..................................................................................................... 9

Disabilities/special accommodations.............................................................................. 9

Food services ..................................................................................................................... 10

Cafeteria/dining hall hours of operation ................................................................ 11

Appendix A: Dress Code ..................................................................................................... 12

Appendix B: NFA/EMI Stipend Reimbursement Program ............................................. 13

Individuals eligible for reimbursement ......................................................................... 13

Individuals not eligible for stipend reimbursement..................................................... 13

Reimbursement for airfare .............................................................................................. 14

Reimbursement for driving.............................................................................................. 14

Reimbursement for train or bus...................................................................................... 15
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Luggage reimbursement .................................................................................................. 15

Reimbursement process................................................................................................... 15

Appendix C: State Ceiling Chart......................................................................................... 17

Appendix D: Campus Map.................................................................................................. 19

National Emergency Training Center .............................................................................. 20

Appendix E: Memorials/Monuments on Campus........................................................... 22

The National Civil Defense/Emergency Management Monument ............................ 22

National Fallen Firefighters Memorial/National Fallen Firefighters Foundation...... 23

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation hours and contact information........... 23

To Lift a Nation (The 9/11 Monument)............................................................................ 23

Appendix F: On-Campus Services .................................................................................... 24

The Publications Center.................................................................................................... 24

National Emergency Training Center Library................................................................. 24

Telephones ......................................................................................................................... 25

Faxes.................................................................................................................................... 25

Important numbers........................................................................................................... 25

U.S. Fire Administration gets social!................................................................................ 26

O’Leary’s Emporium.......................................................................................................... 26

National Emergency Training Center Recreation Association..................................... 26

Appendix G: About Emmitsburg........................................................................................ 28

Acronyms.............................................................................................................................. 31
National Emergency Training Center General Information and Policies 1

National Emergency Training Center 

General Information and Policies 

Conduct

ĵ Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Educational and Training Participant 

Standards of Conduct (available at the NETC Learning Resource Center).

ĵ FEMA Directive 123-0-2-1: Personnel Standards of Conduct (available in Building C 

Lobby and the dormitory rooms).

Smoking

ĵ All buildings on campus are nonsmoking to include smokeless tobacco and smokeless 

electronic vaporizers (e-cigarettes).

ĵ If you smoke in your room, you will be asked to leave campus, relinquish your stipend 

reimbursement and be charged to clean the room.

Medical services

ĵ All medical expenses are your responsibility.

ĵ Local hospitals accept medical insurance identification, cash, check or major credit card.

ĵ If you do not have proof of insurance, expect that payment may be a prerequisite to 

possible treatment.

ĵ International students should be prepared to pay for medical services in the event 

that the hospital or provider does not accept foreign insurance coverage.

Security

ĵ Students will be required to show photo ID to enter campus. Have them with you, 

not in your luggage! Security checks will delay your registration at NETC.

ĵ If you are a student from a foreign country, be prepared to show your passport or 

visa at registration.

ĵ Firearms and weapons are prohibited on campus! 

Ý Weapons include knives with blades longer than 3 inches, machetes, bow and 

arrows, ammunition, rifles, shotguns, pistols, etc. 

Ý If you arrive at NETC with weapons of any kind, your entry to campus may be denied.

ĵ Alcoholic beverages are not allowed on site and will be confiscated.
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Dress code 

ĵ The dress code at NETC is business casual. 

ĵ It is each student’s responsibility to use good judgment in selecting attire that projects a 

professional image and is appropriate for both climate differences and classroom activities.

ĵ Students wearing attire that is determined to be inappropriate will be required to 

change into more appropriate clothing before being allowed to continue class. For 

more information on what is deemed appropriate, refer to Appendix A. 

Costs you may incur during stay

ĵ Laundry and vending machines.

ĵ Dry cleaner costs.

ĵ Recreation Association pass ($2): allows use of all recreation facilities and the Command 

Post Pub. 

ĵ Class shirts or group donations.

ĵ Off-campus class dinners.
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National Fire Academy/Emergency 

Management Institute

General information and policies

Attendance

You are required to attend all sessions of the course. If you do not, you may not receive 

a certificate and your stipend may be denied.

ĵ Any student needing to depart campus early and miss any portion of the course and/or 

graduation must make the request in writing to the supervisory admissions specialist.

ĵ The supervisory admissions specialist will consult with the course manager to discuss 

the student’s request. The course manager may waive the attendance requirement to 

accommodate the student with extraordinary circumstances as long as the student 

completes all course requirements.

Cancellations or no-shows

NFA’s and EMI’s mission for delivery of courses is impaired significantly by cancellations 

and no-shows. It is very difficult and costly to recruit students at the last minute. Currently 

there is a 2-year ban on student attendance for students who are no-shows or cancel 

within 30 days of the course start date without a valid reason.

Substitutions

Substitutions for NFA and EMI courses are made from waitlists; slots do not belong to 

the departments.

National Fire Academy students — Bring your own device 

Be sure to read the Student Pre-Course Materials for your course. There may be work 

required prior to your arrival for class. Additionally, the course materials for your course 

MAY be available in a downloadable bring-your-own-device format. This information will 

be provided in your Student Pre-Course Materials, if applicable. Visit http://apps.usfa.

fema.gov/nfacourses/ and search for your course by code.

Travel

If you are eligible for stipend reimbursement, refer to Appendix B: NFA/EMI Stipend 

Reimbursement Program for stipend eligibility information. Note that if you are attending 

a conference, workshop or symposium, you should refer to the original announcement to 

see if stipends are available for that activity.

Travel by air

ĵ You must make your own travel arrangements. Available airports were listed in your 

acceptance email/letter.

ĵ You must be sure that your flights meet the shuttle pickup/departure times.
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National Emergency Training Center airport shuttle service

ĵ Shuttle service is available between NETC and the 

airport(s) listed on your email notification for this 

course.

ĵ If you plan to use the bus transportation/shuttle 

service from the airport to NETC and back to the 

airport at the conclusion of your class, use the link 

in your acceptance email to reserve your shuttle 

seat(s). The shuttle reservation must be made no 

later than 2 weeks prior to the course start date.

ĵ If you do not provide the information required, 

seating may not be available on the shuttle, and 

transportation to Emmitsburg will be at your own 

expense. Remember, on your arrival date, plan to 

arrive at least 1 hour before the shuttle departure 

time listed in your acceptance email.

ĵ Our transportation will be either a motor coach/charter 

bus identified with NETC signage in the front window/

door or a white passenger van with the Department 

of Homeland Security (DHS) logo on the side doors.

ĵ For airport security reasons, our drivers cannot leave their vehicles. You will need to 

look for the bus or van. If you do not see the vehicle 5 minutes prior to the pickup 

time, call the NETC Transportation Office at 301-447-1113 for guidance.

ĵ Transportation/shuttles are not available for NFA State Weekends.

National Emergency Training Center airport shuttle pickup points 

ĵ Refer to your original acceptance email which will specifically state from which airport(s) 

we will be providing shuttle service for your class. We have listed the 2 airports that 

we use. However, based on student demand, airports being used for your course may 

be limited.

ĵ If your scheduled arrival time does not coincide with the shuttle service provided by 

NETC, ground transportation to NETC will be at your own expense. 

ĵ If you choose to use a different airport (other than those listed in your acceptance 

email), your reimbursement could be limited, and the ground transportation from 

other airports will be at your own expense.

ĵ We cannot guarantee that the shuttle will be at the exact door as stated. Therefore, 

we do our best to stage shuttles within a 50-foot vicinity of the door specified.

Ý (DCA) Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: 

ą Pick up location: Terminal 2, lower level (Level 1/Arrivals Level), outside of Door 

3 (Shared Ride Van and National Institutes of Health Bus).

Ý (BWI) Baltimore/Washington International Airport: 

ą Pick up location: Location 49 lower-level outside door 16, outside curb.

Departures from National Emergency Training Center

Transportation departs NETC at the time designated in your email notification. On your 

return, you should make your flight 4 hours from the NETC departure time. This will allow 

2 hours for transportation to the airport and 2 hours for airport security.
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Delayed flights 

ĵ If you are scheduled to use NETC transportation and your flight is delayed for any 

reason, call the NETC Transportation Office at 301-447-1113 immediately.

ĵ The airline may be responsible for your transportation to NETC for unrelated weather 

delays. If they will not transport you, contact the NETC Transportation Office upon 

arrival at the airport after speaking with the airline.

Driving to National Emergency Training Center

ĵ Physical address: 16825 South Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD 21727.

ĵ You may arrive on campus any time after 2 p.m. the day before your course begins.

ĵ You must depart campus after the end of your course, except for courses with a 

next-day departure date.

ĵ Your vehicle must be registered at Housing/Security for security reasons, even if you 

do not stay on campus.

ĵ If you do not stay on campus and you commute daily, you will be reimbursed mileage 

(government mileage rate) for 1 round trip — not mileage daily.

ĵ There are no connections for mobile homes or recreational vehicles available at NETC, 

and we ask that you refrain from using these vehicles at our facility.

ĵ There are no electric charging stations on the NETC campus for electric vehicles. You 

will need to go to the closest off-site charging station.

ĵ Student and visitor parking is only available in “J” and “S” lots.

Directions to National Emergency Training Center 

From Baltimore: I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) to I-70 West (toward Frederick) to Route 15 

North to Emmitsburg. Left turn off Route 15 to South Seton Avenue. Second right onto 

campus (tree-lined drive). 

From Washington: I-495 (Washington Beltway) to I-270 North (toward Frederick) to Route 

15 North to Emmitsburg. Left turn off Route 15 to South Seton Avenue. Second right onto 

campus (tree-lined drive). 

From Philadelphia and East: Pennsylvania Turnpike West to Harrisburg, Exit 236 

(Route 15). Go South on Route 15 to Emmitsburg. Right turn off Route 15 to South Seton 

Avenue. Second right onto campus (tree-lined drive). 

From Pittsburgh and West: Pennsylvania Turnpike East to Harrisburg, Exit 236 (Route 15). 

Go South on Route 15 to Emmitsburg. Right turn off Route 15 to South Seton Avenue. 

Second right onto campus (tree-lined drive). 

Campus registration

Check-in time

Check-in time is any time after 2 p.m. on the day of travel. The front desk is available 24/7. 

If you will be arriving the day the course begins, it is recommended that you arrive no later 

than 1 hour prior to the suggested class time to allow time for registration.

You may have to walk some distance to your room. We recommend you bring luggage 

with wheels.
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At check-in, students will receive the following information in a packet form:

ĵ Classroom location and start time with campus map on reverse.

ĵ Student badge.

ĵ Stipend handout with sample stipend completion directions on the reverse side of 

the page.

ĵ Official blank stipend form.

ĵ Parking permit (if students drove to campus).

ĵ NETC Facility Information Sheet.

It is preferred that you provide complete documentation (i.e., social security number, 

banking information, and airline ticket or odometer reading) while you are on campus 

by placing the materials in the envelope provided at registration and putting it in the 

“drop box” in the Housing Office. Or if you do not have the documentation with you, 

you must submit it no later than 30 days from the course end date. Make sure that your 

airline ticket clearly states the date of purchase, and that it is a nonrefundable, economy/

coach-class ticket. If the ticket does not clearly state the aforementioned requirements, 

your stipend reimbursement may be limited to the state ceiling amount. Failure to provide 

all the required documentation within 30 days may result in your stipend being denied.

Checkout time

Checkout time is 8 a.m. return your key card to the front desk. Your dorm room key will 

be deactivated by 8 a.m. on the day of departure.

Lodging

Dormitory buildings

ĵ Dormitory buildings on the NETC campus are A, C, D, F and L. See the campus map 

(Appendix D: Campus Map) so you can view the proximity of dormitory buildings to 

the classroom buildings, dining facility, etc. All buildings are within walking distance. 

There is no shuttle service between the buildings.
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ĵ Only NETC instructors/students are allowed in the dormitory room. Relatives or friends 

are not allowed in the rooms and cannot be lodged on campus. 

ĵ All students, except non-U.S. citizens, are provided campus lodging at no cost.

ĵ International students: You are responsible for your own travel and per diem costs 

and lodging (currently $40 per night), payable upon arrival to NETC. 

ĵ Animals are not allowed in campus housing, except for guide/service animals.

Lodging reservation

ĵ Once you are accepted into a course, a room on the NETC campus will be reserved 

for you unless you receive an email indicating that you have been accepted with the 

understanding that you agree to find your own accommodations.

ĵ If lodging on the NETC campus is not needed, you must notify the Housing Office in 

writing at fema-netc-housing@fema.dhs.gov.

ĵ If you choose to stay off campus at any time, it will be at your own expense. You will, 

however, be required to purchase the daily break ticket from the on-site food services 

contractor.

ĵ Room assignments are random. You may or may not be lodged in the same building 

as your classmates. 

Back-to-back courses

ĵ You will be housed in the same room for the entire length of the stay (start of first 

course through the end of the last course).

ĵ You will be required to purchase a meal ticket for the entire stay (start of first course 

through the end of the last course).

ĵ If you choose to leave campus between courses, any additional expenses that you 

incur are your responsibility.

Lodging amenities

ĵ Wi-Fi is available in all dorms. The password is provided upon check-in.

ĵ Coin-operated laundry facilities are located in each lodging building. Laundry supplies 

can be purchased at the convenience store on campus. 

ĵ Rooms come equipped with the following: 

Ý Private bathroom.

Ý TV and clock radio.

Ý Refrigerator and microwave. 

Ý Iron/ironing board.

Ý Hair dryer.

Ý Twin bed, linens and towels.

Ý Telephone with voicemail.

ĵ Rooms are not equipped with any types of toiletries. You should bring toiletries with 

you. There is a small convenience store on campus with such items.
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Dormitory phones

ĵ You may receive phone calls in your dormitory room. The caller may dial your direct 

extension 301-447-xxxx. If requested, you will be provided with your extension at 

check-in. Numbers are not given to anyone else.

ĵ For nonemergency situations, the caller may dial 301-447-1048. The student services 

coordinator will transfer the call to your room.

ĵ NETC will not accept personal telephone calls to students from the 800 number. Family 

members should dial 301-447-1000 to contact a student.

ĵ You may not accept collect calls. Accepting collect calls may restrict you from attending 

future EMI or NFA courses.

Emergency calls

ĵ The caller should state that the call is an emergency.

ĵ The message will be delivered to you immediately unless you are not on campus.

ĵ If you must return home due to an emergency, check out with the Housing Office in 

Building C before you depart the campus!

Mail

ĵ Mail is delivered to Building C Lobby Monday to Friday, except federal holidays.

Address: (Your name) — Student

National Emergency Training Center

Room # (Room numbers are provided upon arrival.)

16825 South Seton Ave.

Emmitsburg, MD 21727

ĵ All packages are X-rayed, and no delivery is provided on weekends or holidays.
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ĵ Letters or packages should not be mailed to reach NETC before you arrive, since 

mail-holding areas are not available. Mail that is received when you are not on campus 

will be returned to the sender automatically.

ĵ Outgoing mail should be dropped off at the Housing Desk in Building C.

Computer connections

ĵ Some courses require students to bring reports or projects to be shared with the class. 

It is convenient to bring that information in an electronic format. NETC can support 

CD-ROM and USB devices. USB devices will be scanned before being allowed to connect 

to government equipment.

ĵ Personal computer devices cannot be connected to FEMA’s computer equipment at 

any time, including thumb drives, USB peripherals, etc. You must contact the course 

manager and classroom information technology technician for guidance and assistance 

with these issues. No one may connect personal computer equipment, including 

laptops, to the FEMA network.

Disabilities/special accommodations

If an individual marks “yes” for disabilities/special accommodations on their application 

which would require special assistance during their attendance in training, the student 

will be contacted by the NETC admissions specialist. 

Depending on the accommodation requested, the applicant may have to provide 

written documentation on a physician’s letterhead stating the accommodation. The 

accommodation requested will be reviewed. If it includes a classroom accommodation, the 

course manager will be notified. NETC will try to accommodate special requests, however, 

there are some limitations.

Each time an applicant applies for a course at NETC, they should mark “yes” in the 

disabilities/special accommodations question if the special accommodation is needed. If 

the accommodation(s) is no longer needed, the applicant should mark “no.” If this is the 

case, the applicant would be contacted by a NETC admissions staff member to ensure that 

the previous accommodation is no longer needed.

All buildings on the NETC campus have elevators and access ramps for wheelchair/ 

powerchair access. NETC does have a limited number of handicap-accessible dormitory 

rooms equipped with handrails in the shower. Be specific if you require a roll-in shower 

in your dormitory room.

NETC has the following items available for individuals who may need assistance. If you 

require either of the following, be sure to annotate that on your application or advise the 

admissions staff member when you are contacted:

ĵ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) kits for the hearing impaired. Kits include alarm 

clock, door knock signaling device, telephone signaling device, text telephone, telephone 

amplifier and bed shaker.

ĵ Job Access with Speech (JAWS) for Windows software for the vision impaired.

Notify the Admissions Office at least 2 weeks in advance if you will be bringing a guide/

service animal. The service animal must be in the student’s presence at all times. The 

animal cannot be left in the dormitory room unattended.

If your special accommodation is strictly food/dietary-related, you can email the 

NETC food service contractor at FEMA-netccafeteria@fema.dhs.gov.
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Food services

The NETC food services contractor is Guest Services and may be contacted by phone at 

301-447-1551 or email at FEMA-netccafeteria@fema.dhs.gov. If needed, Guest Services’ 

federal tax ID number is 53-0164700.

If you stay on campus for more than 1 night, you must purchase a meal ticket. If you do 

not purchase a meal ticket, you will be asked to vacate your room on campus. You 

will then be responsible for your off-campus lodging costs, and your request for stipend 

reimbursement will be denied.

The requirement for purchasing a meal ticket is tied to the student stipend program (see 

Appendix B). 

Meal ticket procedures: Go to www.netcmealtickets.com no more than 2 weeks prior 

to the course start date and no later than 2 days prior to your arrival date to purchase 

the meal ticket. The meal ticket will cover your evening meal on the arrival date through 

breakfast on your departure date based on your acceptance email. With this new 

procedure, you will no longer be able to purchase meal tickets at registration upon 

arrival to the NETC.

ĵ If you will be attending back-to-back courses, you will be required to purchase a meal 

ticket for the entire stay (start of first course through the end of the last course).

ĵ If you do not stay in a dorm room on the NETC campus, you must purchase the daily 

break ticket.

ĵ Meal ticket prices are subject to change. 

ĵ Meal amounts for focus groups, conferences or any activity other than a resident 

course are not provided in this package. Contact the food service provider directly 

for meal ticket amounts.

ĵ Meal ticket costs are the student’s financial responsibility. The meal ticket is not a 

reimbursable expense.
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ĵ If you will not be on campus for the first or last meals identified as part of your meal 

ticket, you must notify the food service contractor at least 1 week prior to your arrival 

to NETC. If you do not, you will be obligated to pay the full amount.

ĵ If you have any special dietary needs, email the food service contractor at least 2 

weeks prior to your arrival at NETC. The food service contractor will make arrangements 

to meet your dietary needs. If you don’t make arrangements prior to your arrival, you 

will be responsible for purchasing the normal meal ticket.

ĵ If the buses arrive at NETC after the dining hall has closed, the food service contractor 

will provide you with a boxed dinner. Snack food is also available at the Command 

Post Pub.

Cafeteria/dining hall hours of operation 

Breakfast: Monday-Friday................... 6:30–8:30 a.m.

Saturday and Sunday........ 6:30–9:30 a.m.

Lunch: Monday-Sunday................. 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Dinner: Monday-Saturday .............. 5:00-7:30 p.m.

Sunday ................................ 5:30-9:30 p.m.
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Appendix A: Dress Code

Refer to FD 123-0-2-1, section A.3. All personnel must be dressed appropriately to 

present a professional and positive image to the public and/or colleagues while on 

duty. Supervisors, instructors or Senior Facility Officials have the authority to decide if 

a person’s attire is inappropriate and may request that personnel change their attire. 

Examples of inappropriate dress include, but are not limited to, shorts, flip flops, clothing 

that shows offensive images or texts, clothing that exposes one’s midsection, and clothing 

that is ripped.

ĵ For classroom activities, appropriate casual business attire may be worn. Examples of 

appropriate business attire include, but are not limited to, slacks, khakis, suits, sport 

coats, blazers, skirts/dresses, shirts with collars, capri pants, sweaters and dress or 

casual shoes.

ĵ Religious accommodation: Federal law requires agencies to accommodate all personnel 

to exercise their religion regarding their attire when it does not impose an undue 

hardship on FEMA’s operations.

ĵ Reasonable accommodation: Federal law requires agencies to accommodate all 

personnel with disabilities regarding their attire when it does not impose an undue 

hardship on FEMA’s operations.

“Fire Investigation: Essentials” students will need work clothes (no turnout gear) and boots 

for the last week of the course.

Recommended graduation attire (fourth year legacy Executive Fire Officer (EFO) and 

second year EFO and Managing Officer Program students only): suits, sport coats, 

class shirts or dress shirts with ties, dress slacks/trousers, dresses, skirts, blouses or 

departmental dress uniforms.

All other NFA attendees will receive their completion certificates in the individual classrooms.
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Appendix B: NFA/EMI Stipend 

Reimbursement Program 

The NFA and EMI stipend reimbursement programs are cost-sharing programs. The 

student’s or sponsoring organization’s share of the program is the cost of meals/

participation in the NETC meal program, the cost of ground transportation from the point 

of departure to the local airports and back, parking, tolls, and the salary and benefit costs 

to the sponsoring organization of the student or any replacement personnel necessitated 

by the student’s absence from duty during the term of participation in a course. The 

government’s share includes reimbursement for common-carrier transportation or POV 

as outlined below, ground transportation between NETC and the designated airports using 

the campus shuttle service, and lodging on campus.

Below is information about reimbursement procedures for NFA and EMI courses 

under the student stipend reimbursement programs. Read the information 

carefully. If you have any questions about your eligibility to receive a stipend, contact 

Admissions either by email at netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov or by phone at 301-447-1035.

Any exceptions to travel must be requested in writing. All exceptions must be 

approved prior to making your travel arrangements. Otherwise, your stipend may 

be denied or limited to the state ceiling amount. Exceptions to travel include side trips or 

traveling days

Individuals eligible for reimbursement 

ĵ State, local, tribal or territorial government representatives.

ĵ Recognized volunteer organization representatives.

ĵ Active emergency management organization representatives.

ĵ Representatives from state, local, tribal or territorial fire organizations.

NFA students are limited to 1 reimbursable trip per fiscal year (Oct. 1-Sept. 30). If 

you wish to attend a second NFA class (at your own expense), a letter to that effect must 

accompany the second application stating that you are waiving your stipend reimbursement.

Individuals not eligible for stipend reimbursement

ĵ Federal government employees.

ĵ Private industry employees.

ĵ Employees who are contracted to federal, state or local government entities (such as 

rural-metro departments).

ĵ NFA State Weekend Program (On-campus 2-day Program) attendees (to include the 

National Training Weekend).

ĵ Representatives of a foreign organization.

ĵ For EMI only: students eligible for federally funded grants.
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ĵ E0705 “Fundamentals of Grants Management” and E0708 “Procurement Under 

Grants.” There is no stipend reimbursement for the E0705 and E0708 courses. Students 

enrolled in these courses should contact the grant program analyst/manager to identify 

travel funding for this training as part of the grant management and administration cost.

Reimbursement for airfare

ĵ In order to receive full reimbursement for airfare, you must purchase a 21-day advance, 

economy coach-class, nonrefundable ticket and travel on the days listed in your 

acceptance email. Proof of nonrefundable fare is required! Failure to follow all 4 

guidelines listed above may result in your reimbursement being limited to the state 

ceiling amount. 

ĵ If you take side trips or travel outside of the defined travel days in your acceptance 

email, your reimbursement shall be limited to no more than the state ceiling amount 

as noted on the Reimbursement State Ceiling Chart.

ĵ If you are requesting a deviation in travel (to include side trips, flying into a different 

airport, etc.), you must submit this request (in writing) to the admissions specialist 

prior to traveling. Failure to obtain prior written approval from the Admissions Office 

may result in your reimbursement being limited to the state ceiling.

ĵ To eliminate the perception of misuse of government funds, first class, business 

class and refundable airline tickets will not be reimbursed at full fare, unless 

you request, in writing, an exception prior to making your travel arrangements and 

have received written approval from the NETC Admissions Office. Otherwise, your 

reimbursement will be limited up to the state ceiling amount.

ĵ Use of frequent flyer miles toward the purchase of a ticket is not reimbursable.

ĵ Fees associated with seat upgrades or early bird check-ins are not reimbursable.

ĵ Flight or ticket insurance is not reimbursable.

ĵ If any portion of your airfare is subsidized by another source, that portion is not 

reimbursable under the stipend program.

Reimbursement for driving

ĵ You will be reimbursed the current POV federal mileage allowance or the state ceiling, 

whichever is less. Reimbursement is for mileage only; we do not reimburse for tolls, 

parking, gas, etc.

ĵ POV mileage is subject to validation.

ĵ If you do not register your vehicle with the Housing Office, reimbursement for 

POV mileage may be denied.

ĵ If someone is dropping you off, you must have the vehicle verified by the Housing 

Office prior to the vehicle departing campus, or your stipend will be denied.

ĵ If you carpool with another student, only the driver will be reimbursed.

ĵ If you drove a rental car instead of your POV, your reimbursement is limited to the 

POV allowance. Reimbursement will be made to the individual who rented the vehicle. 

The name of the individual requesting reimbursement must appear on the rental car 

agreement. Otherwise, the request may be denied.
Appendix B: NFA/EMI Stipend Reimbursement Program 15

ĵ If you are requesting mileage reimbursement and you are not the owner of the vehicle, 

you need to provide a letter from the owner stating that you have permission to drive 

the vehicle.

ĵ Registration of the POV must be presented at the time of registration to validate 

ownership.

Reimbursement for train or bus

ĵ Your reimbursement is limited to the cost of the ticket, not to exceed the state 

ceiling amount.

ĵ You must provide copies of the tickets actually used.

ĵ Reimbursement shall not include costs for sleep accommodations or for transport of 

vehicles on the train.

Luggage reimbursement

NFA and EMI no longer reimburse students for bag fee costs.

Reimbursement process

Reimbursement will be deposited electronically into the checking or savings account that 

you identify. This reimbursement may take 6 to 8 weeks following the course start date. 

If you haven’t received reimbursement by 8 weeks, call the NETC Admissions Office at 

301-447-1035.

1. Reimbursement will only be made to an account that bears your name. You are 

responsible for reimbursing your department, if applicable. When the reimbursement 

is deposited, the entry in an account may differ from bank to bank, but mostly it will 

be listed as “FED SALARY, FEM2 or TREAS” and it will probably not have your name 

next to it.

If you do not have a personal account, contact the Admissions Office prior to your 

arrival for further instructions.

2. You must provide your personal banking information. A blank, voided check is preferred. 

You must provide the following:

ĵ Banking institution.

ĵ Name on account. 

ĵ Routing number.

ĵ Account number.

ĵ Checking or savings account. At this time, we do not process reimbursement 

payments to reloadable debit cards.

3. If you anticipate incurring additional expenses for transportation/lodging costs, you 

must receive prior written approval to be eligible for reimbursement of these 

expenses. If approved, original receipts must be presented at the time of your arrival. 

Your name must appear on receipts provided for reimbursement.
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4. Your stipend may not be processed because you failed to provide: your airline ticket, 

itinerary with ticket number and payment made (ticket number pending is not 

acceptable), POV information, or the appropriate direct deposit information. Your 

ticket must show “nonrefundable.”

The student will provide the documentation to the Admissions Office for processing. 

Failure to provide all required documents may delay or result in denial of your stipend 

request. If you obtain additional information for your stipend request, provide it directly 

to the Admissions Office. All stipends must be processed 30 days from the course start 

date, so it is imperative that you provide all documentation in a timely manner.
Appendix C: State Ceiling Chart 17

Appendix C: State Ceiling Chart

This table will be used to determine reimbursement for NETC students who:

ĵ Traveled by bus, train or POV.

ĵ Did not purchase or show proof of nonrefundable fare.

ĵ Took side trips or had extended stayovers.

State ceilings for 2024 — National Emergency Training Center

State Saturday stayover ($) No Saturday stayover ($)

AK Alaska 1,000.00 1,050.00

AL Alabama 520.00 570.00

AR Arkansas 500.00 600.00

AS American Samoa 2,400.00 2,450.00

AZ Arizona 580.00 620.00

CA California 610.00 650.00

CO Colorado 500.00 550.00

CT Connecticut 250.00 350.00

DC District of Columbia 150.00 150.00

DE Delaware 200.00 200.00

FL Florida 400.00 440.00

GA Georgia 390.00 460.00

GU Guam 2,000.00 2,500.00

HI Hawaii 1,150.00 1,350.00

IA Iowa 520.00 550.00

ID Idaho 700.00 730.00

IL Illinois 420.00 450.00

IN Indiana 440.00 540.00

KS Kansas 470.00 550.00

KY Kentucky 380.00 500.00

LA Louisiana 500.00 570.00

MA Massachusetts 360.00 390.00

MD Maryland 100.00 100.00

ME Maine 400.00 450.00

MI Michigan 460.00 500.00

MN Minnesota 440.00 460.00

MO Missouri 470.00 550.00

MP Saipan 2,700.00 2,700.00

MS Mississippi 580.00 630.00

MT Montana 720.00 760.00

NC North Carolina 340.00 370.00

ND North Dakota 640.00 680.00
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State Saturday stayover ($) No Saturday stayover ($)

NE Nebraska 530.00 550.00

NH New Hampshire 350.00 390.00

NJ New Jersey 290.00 320.00

NM New Mexico 560.00 620.00

NV Nevada 570.00 650.00

NY New York 340.00 400.00

OH Ohio 320.00 380.00

OK Oklahoma 510.00 550.00

OR Oregon 660.00 700.00

PA Pennsylvania 230.00 230.00

PR Puerto Rico 560.00 600.00

RI Rhode Island 350.00 430.00

SC South Carolina 440.00 480.00

SD South Dakota 650.00 800.00

TN Tennessee 450.00 470.00

TX Texas 480.00 540.00

UT Utah 650.00 750.00

VA Virginia 250.00 250.00

VI Virgin Islands 700.00 740.00

VT Vermont 520.00 550.00

WA Washington 650.00 690.00

WI Wisconsin 470.00 480.00

WV West Virginia 300.00 350.00

WY Wyoming 660.00 730.00
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Appendix D: Campus Map

A

B

C

D

G

H

N

M O

K

T

V

V1

S

J

Q

I

U

L

R P

E

F

South Seton Ave To U.S. 15 To Emmitsburg Business Rt. 15

Building P

(Log Cabin)

Staff Offices

Burn Buildings

Barn

Vehicle Registration, 

Visitor Information, 

Badging

Registration

Dorms

Dorms

9/11 

Memorial

Statues

National Fallen 

Firefighters 

Memorial

Swimming 

Pool

Gym,

Weight

Room

Memorial

Visitor 

Parking

Road Blocked

NFA Classrooms 

and Staff Offices

J-Auditorium

E-Auditorium

Admissions Office, 

Warehouse/Mailroom

Civil Defense 

Monument

Basketball Court, 

Tennis Court

Library,

Publications 

Center

Dining Hall

EMI Classrooms

IEMC 

Classrooms

Simulation 

Lab

Security

National Fallen 

Firefighters 

Foundation Offices

Dorms O’Leary’s Emporium

Dorms

Dorms

Pub, Student 

Center

Medical Office C-175

Building P

(Log Cabin)

Log

Cabin

Tom’s Creek

Contract 

Staff,

Visitors

and Student 

Parking

Staff Parking 

Area

Staff and Government 

Vehicle Parking

Important Phone Numbers

Security:............................ 1111

Emergency:..................... 9-911

Transportation Request:... 1113

Dining Hall: .......................1551

Maintenance: ...................1500

NETC Library: ...................1030

Photo ID required at all times.
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National Emergency Training Center

St. Joseph’s College was purchased by FEMA in 1979 to serve as a training facility. Prior to 

its official closing in 1973, the college served as a 4-year liberal arts college for women. In 

1981, the facility was entered into the federal records as the NETC. The NETC houses the 

U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) (which includes the NFA), the EMI and the Field Acquisitions 

Section. The following is a brief description of the buildings identified on the reverse side.

The Fallen Firefighter’s Memorial was dedicated on Oct. 4, 1981, and in October 1990, 

Congress designated it as the National Fallen Firefighter’s Memorial. It is a memorial to 

firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty.

Building A: A 3-story residence hall built in 1964 and renovated in 1996 and 2012. It has 

96 dormitory rooms. (I)

Building B: The Student Center, built in 1956, is the location of a game room, pub and 

recreational activities. A large picture window overlooks the scenic Catoctin Mountain 

range. (F)

Building C East: Built in 1956 and renovated in 1995, it has 217 dormitory rooms. (F)

Building C West: Built in 1995 it has 138 dormitory rooms. (F)

Building D: Built in 1926 and renovated in 1965, 1995 and 2011, it is a 3-story brick 

structure that has the charm of the old architecture. It consists of 65 dormitory rooms 

and a convenience shop in the basement. (G)(I)

Building E: Built in 1926 and renovated in 1966 and 1993, it is occupied by Budget Office, 

staff offices, Technology Services and Field Office. (F)

Building F: Built in 1925 and renovated in 1965 and 1995, it has 45 dormitory rooms. (G)(I)

Building G: Built in 1948 and renovated in 2000-2001 to accommodate USFA Offices and 

program offices. (G)

Building H: Built in 1923 and renovated in 1993, it houses NFA offices, a fully-equipped 

gymnasium, weight room and an indoor pool. (F)

Building I: Built in 1996, it serves as the Material Receipt and Distribution Center, 

Maintenance Facility, Management Operations & Support Services Division, Admissions 

Office, and O&M Support Offices. (F)

Building J: Built in 1966, renovated in 1993, 2011 and 2021, it is the NFA classroom facility 

and houses the NFA staff. It includes a lobby and a tiered 249-seat auditorium. (F)

Building K: Built circa 1870, renovated in 1982, 1993 and 2013, it houses EMI classrooms. 

The 3-story brick structure also contains a dining hall capable of seating 500 people, 

Independent Study in the basement, and EMI classrooms on the second and third floors. (F) 

Building L: Built in 1959, renovated in 1993 and 2021, it consists of 42 dormitory rooms, 

classrooms and open office space room. (I)

Handicapped Access: F — Fully Accessible; I — Accessible 1st Floor Only; 

N — Not Accessible; G — Ground Floor Accessible Only; R — Restrooms Not Accessible
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Building M: Built in 1965, renovated in 1989 and 2015, it houses 2 EMI classrooms and 

the EMI Computer Lab. (F)

Building N: Designed by the English born architect, E.G. Lind (1829-1909), it was built in 

1870 and renovated in 1992 and 2001. The building is an example of Second Empire Style 

that was popular in the second half of the 19th century. As such, it is listed on the National 

Register of Historic Buildings. It houses the USFA, the NETC Library, the USFA Publications 

Center, and EMI administrative offices. (F)

Building O: Erected in 1839 as a Chapel. The marble, alabaster altars and stained glass 

windows were retained when it was renovated in 1965. It was renovated again in 2006. 

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) offices are located in the chapel. Staff 

office space is in the basement. (I)

Building P: The Log Cabin, renovated in 2015, serves as a recreational facility overlooking 

peaceful Tom’s Creek. (F)

Building Q: The Brick Barn is a service building. The ornamental brick grill windows are 

characteristic of the early 19th century Western Maryland construction. (F)

Building R: Built in 1948, renovated in 1993 and 2013, located behind Building G, it serves 

as USFA offices and includes the Media Production Center. (F)

Building S: Renovated in 2000-2001 and 2021 to house the NETC Joint Exercise and 

Simulation Lab used by NFA and EMI. (F)

Building T: The old Milk House of the original St. Joseph’s campus, it houses administrative 

support offices.

Building U: A burn building complex used by the NFA for arson investigation and 

demonstrations. (F)

Building V: Built in 1992, it houses the Security Office. (F)

Building V1: Built in 2020, it houses security offices, badging office, vehicle registration 

and visitor center. (F)

Handicapped Access: F — Fully Accessible; I — Accessible 1st Floor Only; 

N — Not Accessible; G — Ground Floor Accessible Only; R — Restrooms Not Accessible
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Appendix E: Memorials/Monuments 

on Campus

The National Civil Defense/Emergency Management Monument 

On Nov. 13, 1999, President Clinton signed a bill (HR 348/PL 106-103) that granted authority 

to the National Civil Defense Monument Commission to construct a monument at the 

NETC in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

The purpose of the monument is to honor the many civil defense and emergency 

management professionals and volunteers who have worked hard and faithfully to 

protect the public from both man-made and natural hazards. This monument particularly 

recognizes the numerous military and civilian volunteers and professionals who have 

gone beyond the normal call of duty to save lives and alleviate suffering in times of crisis. 

The monument serves as an enduring reminder of the heartfelt thanks that a multitude 

of people feel whenever they remember those who have selflessly served them or their 

loved ones in times of great need.

The centerpiece of the monument is a 15-ton block of polished white Vermont granite, 

shaped as a 3-sided pyramid, representative of the federal, state and local governments 

and their efforts in working together to accomplish a joint mission. The triangular base is 

5 feet on each side, rising to 15 feet in height. The pinnacle of the monument is capped 

with a large, bronze American eagle, sculpted by the world-renowned sculptor Lorenzo 

Ghiglieri. The base is encircled by a stone and concrete plaza with appropriately inscribed 

bronze state plaques embedded in concrete, surrounded by a circle of state flags. A brick 

wall rises approximately 3 feet in height on the back or south side of the plaza. Near the 

edge of the plaza are 2 bronze plaques bearing the names of advocates and members of 

the Monument Commission.

The monument was dedicated on April 6, 2002. The Monument Commission plans to 

hold an annual memorial service to pay tribute to those who have given to their fellow 

citizens by mitigating the potential losses from emergency situations, for those who have 

responded to emergencies, and to the professionals and our elected officials who strive 

to improve the methods of handling emergencies.
Appendix E: Memorials/Monuments on Campus 23

National Fallen Firefighters Memorial/National Fallen Firefighters 

Foundation

Since 1981, the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial, located on the campus of the NFA, 

has stood as the national symbol of honor to America’s firefighters. In 1990, the U.S. 

Congress designated the monument as the “official national memorial to volunteer and 

career firefighters who die in the line of duty.”

The NFFF was created by Congress to lead a nationwide effort to honor America’s fallen 

firefighters. Since 1992, the nonprofit NFFF has developed and expanded programs that 

fulfill that mandate. The mission is to honor and remember America’s fallen fire heroes 

and to provide resources to assist their survivors in rebuilding their lives.

Each October, the NFFF sponsors the official national tribute to all firefighters who died in 

the line of duty during the previous year. Thousands attend the weekend activities held 

at the NFA. The weekend features special programs for survivors and co-workers along 

with moving public ceremonies.

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation hours and contact information

NFFF business hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Take time to visit 

the recently renovated Memorial Chapel. Learn about the programs regarding the NFFF 

and the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend by tuning to Channel 23 on the 

campus television system.

ĵ Mail: National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

P.O. Drawer 498 

Emmitsburg, MD 21727

ĵ Telephone: 301-447-1365 

ĵ Fax: 301-447-1645

To Lift a Nation (The 9/11 Monument)

In 2007, the “To Lift a Nation” statue created by sculptor Stan Watts was added to the 

National Memorial Park. This 40-foot-tall bronze monument was created to honor the 

heroes of Sept. 11, 2001. The 3-times life-size statue recreates the now-famous photo 

taken by Thomas E. Franklin, a photographer for the Bergen Record, who captured the 

image of 3 firefighters raising the American flag at Ground Zero. “The monument and its 

flag are symbols of hope and courage for a nation deeply impacted by this tragedy,” Watts 

said. “It honors a moment in the history of our country and reminds us of the bravery and 

sacrifice made by our firefighters and by thousands of citizens, from all walks of life, who 

selflessly serve humankind in times of need.” The monument stands 40 feet high, 6 feet 

deep and 8 feet wide. Each of the 3 firefighter statues weighs more than 5,000 pounds 

and was formed from approximately 160 bronze sections weighing between 60 to 80 

pounds each.
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Appendix F: On-Campus Services 

The Publications Center

Firefighters and other first responders face a continually growing number of job 

responsibilities and hazards. In an effort to assist fire and emergency services 

departments in meeting these responsibilities and protecting personnel, the USFA’s 

Publications Center provides information resources in many formats, including books, 

technical reports, kits and DVDs, free of charge (quantity restrictions apply).

USFA also provides fire safety education program materials for fire departments, 

addressing such subjects as smoke alarm maintenance, residential fire sprinklers, home 

fire prevention, and the increased risk of deaths and injuries to children, senior citizens 

and people with disabilities.

You may order publications in the following ways:

ĵ Web: https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/publications/

ĵ Telephone: 800-561-3356 or 301-447-1189

(7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST/EDT)

ĵ Fax: 301-447-1213

ĵ Mail: U.S. Fire Administration Publications Center 

Building N, Room 216

16825 South Seton Ave. 

Emmitsburg, MD 21727

ĵ Email: usfa-publications@fema.dhs.gov

The majority of our publications may be downloaded from our website and reproduced 

locally if additional copies are required. Digital artwork to facilitate reproduction of public 

education materials at the local level is available upon request at the Publications Center.

While on campus, feel free to stop by the Publications Center located in Building N, 

Room 216.

National Emergency Training Center Library

Located in Building N, the NETC Library provides current information and resources 

on fire and emergency management subjects. With its collection of more than 100,000 

books, reports, periodicals and audiovisual materials, the NETC Library facilitates and 

supports student and faculty research and supplements classroom lectures and course 

materials. While classes are in session, the schedule of hours for the NETC Library is as 

follows:

Monday to Thursday ..........................................8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday....................................................................Noon to 4 p.m.

Saturday (when students are on campus) ......4 to 8 p.m.

Sunday (when students are on campus).........Noon to 4 p.m.

The library staff may be contacted at 301-447-1030 or fema-netclibrary@fema.dhs.gov.
Appendix F: On-Campus Services 25

Telephones

Outgoing calls can be placed from your lodging room via calling card, collect or third-party 

billing.

You are not allowed to accept collect calls on campus phones. All expenses related to 

phone use shall remain your responsibility.

Faxes

Fax services are available at the O’Leary’s Emporium convenience store for a fee.

You may receive course-related fax messages in the Housing Office at 301-447-1324. All 

other fax messages (personal or work-related) over 4 pages will not be forwarded by 

Housing. Use the fax service available at the convenience store or have it sent by overnight 

mail.

If you need to fax information to any of the following offices, note the following fax 

numbers:

ĵ Housing/Transportation: 301-447-1324.

ĵ Admissions: 301-447-1570.

ĵ Food Service: 301-447-6944.

Important numbers

If you have any questions, you may call us at either 800-238-3358 or 301-447-1000. When 

you reach the operator, ask for the appropriate extension.

ĵ Housing/Transportation: 301-447-1048/301-447-1113

ĵ Admissions: NFA 301-447-1524/301-447-1290/301-447-7209 

ĵ Admissions: EMI 301-447-1021/301-447-1525/301-447-1505

ĵ Food Service (Guest Services): 301-447-1551

ĵ Security: 301-447-1111

ĵ Security (TTY/TDD): 301-447-1182

You may send an email to:

ĵ Housing/Transportation: fema-netc-housing@fema.dhs.gov.

ĵ Admissions: netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov.

ĵ Food Service: FEMA-netccafeteria@fema.dhs.gov.

ĵ Security: security-netc@fema.dhs.gov.
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U.S. Fire Administration gets social!

Follow us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/usfire) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/

usfire).

O’Leary’s Emporium

Forget to bring something along with you? O’Leary’s Emporium is located in Building D 

Basement and has a variety of toiletries, souvenirs, etc., available for purchase. You’ll 

find firefighter memorabilia, gifts, patches, pins, and embroidered and printed authentic 

apparel. O’Leary’s hours of operation are as follows:

Monday to Thursday ..........Noon to 7 p.m. 

Friday....................................Noon to 4:30 p.m.

State Weekends only:

Friday and Saturday ....Noon to 7 p.m.

Sunday..................................Closed

Hours are subject to change. Call for availability. The phone number is 301-447-1493 or 

email olearysnfa@aol.com.

There are 2 ATMs on campus. One is located across from O’Leary’s in Building D; the other 

is located in the Student Center, Building B.

National Emergency Training Center Recreation Association

The National Emergency Training Center (NETC) Recreation Association is a 501c3 organization 

made up of a board of officers and representatives comprised of the federal staff from the 

NETC campus.

The purpose of the Recreation Association is “to maintain a favorable learning and working 

environment within FEMA and the NETC essential to the constructive motivation of students, 

employees and campus contractors. Its purpose is also to conduct appropriate welfare 

activities, which are defined to include athletics and recreation, amusement and entertainment, 

and any other activities that may contribute to the comfort and pleasure, mental and physical 

improvement, and moral welfare of the personnel concerned.”

Any government or on-campus contract employee whose permanent duty station is NETC shall 

be eligible for membership in the association. The annual fee for membership is $2.

Any student at NETC, contract instructor, member of a special group, employee of the 

association or FEMA employee whose duty station is other than NETC is also eligible for 

membership in the association. The fee for membership is $2, and membership expires at the 

end of the student’s course, the end of the association employee’s employment or the last day 

of the special group’s activity.

You must purchase a Recreation Association membership card to utilize any of the Recreation 

Association facilities/equipment.

Services provided by the Recreation Association:

ĵ Building B houses the Command Post Pub and the Student Center. The Command 

Post Pub is a place to relax after a day at work or classes with fellow students, staff, 

instructors and employees. A variety of alcoholic beverages is available for purchase 
Appendix F: On-Campus Services 27

at a nominal price. We also offer pizza, hot dogs, snacks and a social atmosphere. The 

larger room in Building B, the Student Center, is equipped with billiard tables, arcade/

video games, dart boards, televisions, etc.

ĵ Tom’s Creek Cabin is a historic building on the NETC campus. The cabin is not open 

for use unless you make a reservation. If you would like to reserve the cabin for a 

get-together/picnic/etc., you should work through your training specialist/course 

manager, who will act on your behalf. 

ĵ Building H is the location of the fitness center, pool and gymnasium and is open 

daily from 5:30 a.m.-11p.m. In the basement of Building H, there is a variety of fitness 

equipment including treadmills, stair climbers, exercise bikes, etc. On the first floor, 

there is an indoor pool (swim at your own risk). On this same floor, there is a gymnasium 

and an aboveground indoor walking track.

ĵ Building C, Housing Desk, has equipment that was purchased by the Recreation 

Association and is available for members to borrow. Such items include bicycles, safety 

vests (for running or bicycling), golf clubs, fishing rods, and other indoor and outdoor 

games. Equipment is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. If you borrow the 

equipment, it is your responsibility to return the items.
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Appendix G: About Emmitsburg

Emmitsburg, Maryland, was founded in 1785, is located in Frederick County and is a 

relatively small community. Emmitsburg is home to the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth 

Ann Seton, Mount Saint Mary’s University and NETC. The NETC campus, which was the 

former St. Joseph College, is home to the USFA’s NFA and the EMI. You will also find the 

National Fallen Firefighters Memorial and the National Civil Defense Monument on the 

NETC campus.

The following businesses are located in Emmitsburg and the surrounding area. Most 

Emmitsburg businesses are within walking distance.

Name Location Phone

Automobile repairs and services

East Park Automotive 1 Creamery Way, Emmitsburg, MD 301-447-3560

Quality Tire and Auto 17650 Creamery Road, Emmitsburg, MD 301-447-2909

Spike’s Auto Care and Tire 17307 North Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD 301-447-4734

Banks

ATM on campus in Building D across from 

O’Leary’s Emporium

PNC Bank 8 East Main St., Emmitsburg, MD 301-447-6134

Barber/beauty shops

Emmitsburg Family 

Barbershop

19 East Main St., Emmitsburg, MD 301-447-3660

My Father’s Footsteps 121 North Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD 301-447-6600

The Total Look 302 West Main St., Emmitsburg, MD 301-447-2541

Library

Emmitsburg Public Library 300 South Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD 301-600-6329

Lodging

Sleep Inn 501 Silo Hill Road, Emmitsburg, MD 301-447-0044

Stonehurst Bed and 

Breakfast

9436 Waynesboro Pike, Emmitsburg, MD 301-447-2880

Medical Facilities

Chiropractor

Center of Life Chiropractic 

Center

56 Water St., Thurmont, MD 301-271-2711

Dentists

Boliarinwa, Olumibe 

“Dr. Olu”

101 South Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD 301-447-6662

Catoctin Dental 10 Water St., Thurmont, MD 301-271-2811

Hargadon, Michael 9 East Main St., Emmitsburg, MD 301-447-3585

Thurmont Smiles 100 South Center St., Thurmont, MD 301-271-4400

Hospitals and urgent care

Frederick Health 

Emmitsburg Urgent Care

16403 Old Emmitsburg Rd., 

Emmitsburg, MD

240-566-7100

Frederick Health Hospital 400 West 7th St., Frederick, MD 301-566-3300

WellSpan Gettysburg 

Hospital Emergency 

Department

147 Gettys St., Gettysburg, PA 717-334-2121
Appendix G: About Emmitsburg 29

Name Location Phone

WellSpan Urgent Care 455 South Washington St., Gettysburg, PA 717-339-2875

Pharmacy

Med One Pharmacy 101 Silo Hill Road, Emmitsburg, MD 301-447-6226

Restaurants/grocery

Blue & Gray Bar and Grill 2 Baltimore St., Gettysburg, PA 717-334-1999

Bollinger’s 210 North Church St., Thurmont, MD 301-271-3500

Carleo Italian Pizza 101 Silo Hill Road, Emmitsburg, MD 301-447-1999

Carriage House Inn 200 South Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD 301-447-2366

China Wok 101 Silo Hill Road, Emmitsburg, MD 301-447-1889

Chubby’s BBQ 16430A Old Frederick Road, 

Emmitsburg, MD

301-447-3322

Dave and Jane’s Crab House 2989 Tract Rd., Fairfield, PA 717-642-6574

Dobbin House 89 Steinwehr Ave., Gettysburg, PA 717-398-3391

Dollar General 501 East Main St., Emmitsburg, MD 301-447-0200

Dunkin’ 103 Silo Hill Pkwy., Emmitsburg, MD 301-458-7261

Gettysburg Eddie’s 217 Steinwehr Ave., Gettysburg, PA 717-334-1100

Hickory Bridge 96 Hickory Bridge Rd., Ortanna, PA 717-642-5261

Jubilee Foods 515 East Main St., Emmitsburg, MD 301-447-6688

Los Amigos Thurmont 205 Frederick Rd., Thurmont, MD 301-271-8888

Mason Dixon Mixin 101 Silo Hill Road, Emmitsburg, MD 301-800-2125

McDonald’s 517 East Main St., Emmitsburg, MD 301-447-3663

Montezuma Mexican 

Restaurant

225 Buford Ave., Gettysburg, PA 717-334-7750

Mountain Gate 133 Frederick Rd., Thurmont, MD 301-271-4373

Ott House 5 West Main St., Emmitsburg, MD 301-447-2625

Palm’s Restaurant 20 West Main St., Emmitsburg, MD 301-447-3689

Pizza Hut 210 South Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD 301-447-6672

Rube’s Crab Shack 17308 North Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD 301-447-4116

Rutter’s 10201 Taneytown Pk., Emmitsburg, MD 301-447-4361

Subway 101 Silo Hill Road, Emmitsburg, MD 301-447-2059

TGI Fridays 1861 Gettysburg Village Dr., 

Gettysburg, PA

717-334-3133

Tuscany’s Pizzeria 2 East Main St., Emmitsburg, MD 301-447-6435

Shipping/mailing

E Plus Copy Center 1 East Main St., Emmitsburg, MD 301-447-2804

Emmitsburg Post Office 305 South Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD 301-447-2655

Shuttle/taxi/Uber services

Tri-State Airport Express Transports to the 3 major D.C. airports, 

metro or train stations. 

www.xpressride.com

800-876-2690

Frederick Cab Service Transfers to the 3 major D.C. airports. 

Accepts Discover, MasterCard and Visa.

301-696-0077

Uber or Lyft Service There are very few of these services 

available in the Emmitsburg area.

Local car rental agencies

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Gettysburg

Frederick

717-337-9000

301-631-6884
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Name Location Phone

Nationwide rental agencies

Alamo 844-357-6962

Avis 800-230-4898

Budget 800-214-6094

Hertz 800-704-4473

National 844-382-6875
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Acronyms

ADA Americans with Disabilities Act

CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

DTS Deployment Tracking System

EFO Executive Fire Officer

EMI Emergency Management Institute

FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency

JAWS Job Access with Speech

NETC National Emergency Training Center

NFA National Fire Academy

NFFF National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

POV personally owned vehicle

USFA U.S. Fire Administration
16825 South Seton Avenue

Emmitsburg, MD 21727