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March 24, 2009
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· Annual Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Conference Announcement and Preliminary Agenda
ATTENTION: The deadline for receiving FESHE applications is March 30, 2009.
FESHE Conference Update
Every year, USFA hosts the annual Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Conference on its campus in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Representatives from fire-related degrees programs, State and local fire service training agencies, and national fire service organizations attend the three-day conference. There are significant products from these conferences resulting from the group work by the participants and presentations by national leaders and experts. Participation at the FESHE conferences is by invitation only to those in the target audiences.
11th Annual Conference
We are pleased to announce that the 11th annual Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Conference will be held May 30 – June 1, 2009 at the U.S. Fire Administration's (USFA) National Fire Academy (NFA) campus in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Please see the attached preliminary agenda for the upcoming conference.
Costs and Enrollment Information
Lodging and Meals
As in the past, travel and meals ($97.25) are borne by the attendees; however, USFA will provide lodging at no charge and scheduled bus transportation to and from a regional airport. Do not book your travel plans until confirmation of your acceptance is received from our Admissions Office.
Lodging on campus is limited. One other representative from your institution or agency may attend the conference provided he/she submits a separate application; however, depending on room availability, additional representatives from your organization may need to stay off campus at their own expense.
Selection Criteria
Priority No. 1
Those active in fire service professional development, including official representatives of regionally accredited academic fire programs, State and local fire service training, national and State fire associations, and those responsible for developing fire and emergency service personnel. Candidates within this audience will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Priority No. 2
Those with interest in the field of fire and emergency services professional development. Candidates within this audience will be reviewed for acceptance after the application closing date.
Application Information for the FESHE Conference
FESHE applicants should download and complete the General Admissions Application Short Form (75-5a).
Application information needs to be completed through block 18b.
When completing the application to attend the FESHE Conference, please enter this information in Blocks 12a-c:
Block 12a: R178 FESHE Conference
Block 12b: NETC Emmitsburg, MD
Block 12c: May 30 – June 1, 2009
Application Information for the FESHE Conference and the Emergency Management Higher Education Conference
For those interested, the Emergency Management Institute (EMI) is hosting its 12th Annual Emergency Management Higher Education Conference (E392) on campus June 1-4, 2009. Applicants planning to attend both should indicate their first choice and second choice on the application in this manner:
Block 12a:
| First Choice: R178 FESHE Conference | Second Choice: E392 Emergency Mgmt Higher Ed Conference |
or
| First Choice: E392 Emergency Mgmt Higher Ed Conference | Second Choice: R178 FESHE Conference |
Block 12b: Enter NETC Emmitsburg, MD
Block 12c: Leave Blank.
Applicants that plan to attend the EMI Higher Ed Conference will need to complete a separate application as instructed on webpage http://www.training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/edu/
Important Lodging Information
Along the top border of your application, specify the actual dates you will need lodging, particularly if you plan to leave early or arrive late. If you will not need lodging, please note that along the top border of your application. We have very limited bed space and need to know your precise on-campus lodging plans. Rooms will be assigned to applicants on a first come, first served basis.
Application Deadline, Submission Information
The deadline for receiving applications is March 30, 2009. Applications must be mailed to:
NETC Admissions Office
Attn: FESHE Conference
16825 South Seton Ave., Bldg I
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Applications can also be faxed to the Admissions Office at (301) 447-1441. If you have any questions about the FESHE conference, please contact Lori Welch at (301) 447-1013 or Lori.Welch@dhs.gov. Please contact the Admissions Office at (301) 447-1035 with enrollment questions.
Do not mail or fax your application to the NFA. It must be sent to the Admissions Office or it will be discarded.
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