Transatlantic Fire Resource Guide
Operational Training
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Fire Training
Operator: Bureau of Land Management (BLM) / National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC)
Geographic Focus: United States
Tags: Education · Operational
Access: Free, public
URL: https://www.nifc.gov/about-us/our-partners/blm/training
BLM's training portal provides information on wildland fire training opportunities, qualification requirements, and professional development resources for BLM fire personnel and interagency cooperators. It serves as an entry point for training pathways within the federal wildland fire system.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – National Preparedness Training
Operator: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Geographic Focus: United States
Tags: Education · Prevention · Operational
Access: Free, public
URL: https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/national-preparedness/training
FEMA's national training portal aggregates preparedness and emergency management training opportunities — including Independent Study courses, NFA programs, and CERT resources — relevant to all hazard types including wildfire. It supports emergency managers, first responders, and community leaders in building preparedness capacity.
National Fire Academy (NFA / USFA)
Operator: U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) / Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Geographic Focus: United States
Tags: Education · Operational
Access: Free / subsidized for eligible participants
URL: https://www.usfa.fema.gov/nfa/
The NFA delivers professional development training for fire and emergency services personnel, including wildland fire and WUI-focused courses, both on-campus in Emmitsburg, Maryland and online. It serves as the national continuing education hub for the broader U.S. fire service community.
National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Training
Operator: National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG)
Geographic Focus: United States
Tags: Education · Operational
Access: Free, public
URL: https://www.nwcg.gov/nwcg-training
The authoritative source for U.S. wildland fire training standards, course catalogs, position task books, and certification requirements across all interagency qualification levels. It governs the training framework used by all federal and cooperating state wildland fire agencies.
The Emergency Program (TEP)
Operator: The Emergency Program (commercial)
Geographic Focus: Global (Spanish-language origin; English available)
Tags: Education · Operational
Access: Paid subscription (free trial available)
URL: https://www.emerprogram.com/en
TEP describes itself as a global online wildland firefighting training program, delivered by international experts through a microlearning methodology covering case studies, tactics, and operational knowledge accessible from anywhere. It targets professional wildland firefighters and fire managers seeking internationally oriented, flexible online training.