FEMA cancels classes at national fire training academy

Former fire chief reacts to canceling of national fire academy in light of federal funding cuts
Marc Bashoor, a former Maryland Fire Chief and West Virginia Emergency Services Director, reacts to the canceling of classes at the country’s preeminent federal fire training academy amid funding freezes and staffing cuts.
FEMA cancels classes at national fire training academy amid federal funding cuts
The country's preeminent federal fire training academy canceled classes, effective immediately, on Saturday amid the ongoing flurry of funding freezes and staffing cuts by President Donald Trump's administration.
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A national firefighting training facility located in Frederick County abruptly canceled classes last week due to a spending review from FEMA.
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FEMA said it was canceling National Fire Academy courses as it ensures its programs and budget fit Trump administration priorities.
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The National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg is now a casualty of the Trump administration's funding freezes and staffing cuts.
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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.
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Davis, the former fire chief and president of the local Vigilant Hose Company, said the town has always shared a special relationship with the leaders and firefighters who often visit the fire station on Main Street. The way the ax fell on the NFA—long known for its courses for fire service leaders —isn’t sitting well with many.
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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 classes at the National Fire Academy on Seton Drive,
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