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# Buildings at the National Emergency Training Center

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The National Emergency Training Center (NETC) campus in Emmitsburg, Maryland, has 23 buildings dedicated to training for National Fire Academy (NFA) and Emergency Management Institute (EMI) students, staff offices and facilities management.

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## Campus buildings

                    - Built 1964
                    - Renovated 1996, 2012

### Building A

A 3-story residence hall with 96 dormitory rooms.
 (1st floor only)

                    - Built 1956

### Building B (Student Center)

Houses a game room, the Command Post Pub and recreational activities. A large picture window overlooks the scenic Catoctin Mountain range.

                    - Built 1956
                    - Renovated 1995

### Building C

A dormitory with 217 rooms. Course, dormitory and vehicle registration takes place in the lobby.

                    - Built 1926
                    - Renovated 1965, 1995, 2011

### Building D

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.
 (Ground and 1st floors only)

                    - Built 1926
                    - Renovated 1966, 1993

### Building E

Occupied by staff from EMI and USFA's National Fire Programs and budget offices, and information technology support personnel. The NETC Auditorium is located here.

                    - Built 1925
                    - Renovated 1965, 1995

### Building F

Dormitory with 45 rooms.
 (Ground and 1st floors only)

                    - Built 1948
                    - Renovated 2000‑2001

### Building G

Offices for the USFA's National Fire Programs Division.
 (Ground floor only)

                    - Built 1923
                    - Renovated 1993

### Building H

Houses NFA offices, a fully equipped gymnasium, weight room and an indoor pool.

                    - Built 1996

### Building I

Serves as the warehouse for the NETC campus. Offices for the USFA's Management, Operations and Support Services division are located here.

                    - Built 1966
                    - Renovated 1993, 2011, 2021

### Building J

Serves as the NFA's classroom facility and houses NFA staff. It includes a tiered 249-seat auditorium.

                    - Built 1870
                    - Renovated 1992, 1993, 2013

### Building K

This 3-story brick structure houses the NETC Dining Hall and EMI's classrooms and Independent Study office.

                    - Built 1959
                    - Renovated 1993, 2021

### Building L

Dormitory with 42 rooms and a conference room.
 (First floor only)

                    - Built 1965
                    - Renovated 1989, 2015

### Building M

Houses 2 EMI classrooms and the EMI Computer Lab.

                    - Built 1870
                    - Renovated 1987, 1992, 2001

### Building N

Designed by the English-born architect E.G. Lind (1829 to 1909), this building is an example of Second Empire Style and is listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings. It houses USFA offices, EMI offices, the USFA Publications Center and the NETC Library.

                    - Built 1839
                    - Renovated 1965, 2006

### Building O

Listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings, the chapel is the oldest building on campus. It houses staff from the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
 (1st floor only)

                    - Built 1935
                    - Renovated 2015

### Building P

The Log Cabin serves as a recreational facility overlooking peaceful Tom's Creek.

                    - Built 1840

### Building Q

The Brick Barn is a service building. The ornamental brick grill windows are characteristic of the early 19th century Western Maryland construction.

                    - Built 1948
                    - Renovated 1993, 2013

### Building R

Offices for USFA’s National Fire Programs Division.

                    - Built 1926
                    - Renovated 2000‑2001, 2021

### Building S

This building houses the NETC Joint Exercise and Simulation Lab.

                    - Built 1970
                    - Renovated 2010, 2012

### Building T

The old Milk House of the original St. Joseph campus, it now serves as office space.

                    - Built 2003
                    - Renovated 2019

### Building U

A burn building complex used by the NFA for arson investigation and demonstration.

                    - Built 2020

### Building V1

Houses security and badging offices and the visitor center.

Page last reviewed: Aug. 18, 2022

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