Maine State Weekend at the NFA

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April 5-6, 2025 in Emmitsburg, MD

2025 Course Offerings. Registration opening December to February 2025.
  • W0146 – Supervising EMS
  • W0296 – Command and Control for Company-Level Operations
  • W0443 – Initial Response to Terrorism
  • W0457 – Decision-Making for Initial Company Operations
  • W0523 – Executive Skills Series: Exercising Leadership Ethically
  • W0634 – Youth Fire-setting Program Manager
  • W0722 – Incident Safety Officer

Registration Fee: $185 – This includes meals and lodging from Friday night dinner through lunch on Sunday, pub and activity fee and polo shirt. Transportation is not included. Students are responsible for their own travel to and from the academy. (Note: Students who plan to fly to the NFA should not plan to leave the NFA campus Sunday before 17:00 hours).

2025 Maine Florida NFA Weekend Flyer – Please review the flyer for Registration information.

Maine State Weekend Coordinator: Paul Froman

Paul Froman is a career firefighter/paramedic currently ongoing twelve years of service with the City of Biddeford. He has over seventeen years of fire service experience. Paul has served in various roles in both career and volunteer departments. Additionally, Paul teaches courses at Southern Maine Community College as an adjunct instructor in the EMS and Fire Science programs. Paul is a strong advocate for quality training and education programs in the state.

The late Deputy Fire Chief Marc Bellefeuille, a past National Fire Academy (NFA) Maine weekend coordinator, encouraged Paul to attend the Maine State weekend as a probationary firefighter. Paul continued to participate in state weekends and worked with the immediate past coordinator Jason Wheeler on weekend logistics and the memorial service traditionally held during the weekend at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial located on the NFA grounds.

Maine has a strong connection and tradition with the NFA, and the Maine State weekend has been taking place for over 30 years. Paul is looking forward to helping Maine firefighters connect with the NFA’s fantastic training opportunities. Paul also wishes to let individuals know that the NFA has something for everyone, from the rookie to the 40-year veteran. If you have any questions regarding which class might be best for you, please reach out to him. He will be happy to have a conversation with you.  Email Paul Froman