Education & public service

Free Continuing Education for Fire Service Professionals

Fire certification and refresher requirements follow state fire training and NFPA standards.

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National Fire Academy Online

Introduction to Application of Data for Fire and Emergency Services

This course introduces emergency responders to the analysis and applications of data and information in planning for fire and emergency medical services (EMS) and community-based risk reduction efforts. Free National Fire Academy self-study course.

0.5 NFA CEUOn demandChecked Oct 10, 2026
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Available on demand

National Fire Academy Online

Safety Essentials

This course will provide a foundation of wellness and safety fundamentals to state and local safety program managers, students aspiring to those positions, and students who have a general interest in the Emergency Responder Safety, Health and Wellness curriculum. The course emphasizes the importance of safety and health for the response community and explores the physical, psychological and environmental components of safety. Free National Fire Academy self-study course.

0.5 NFA CEUOn demandChecked Oct 10, 2026
Fully freeDetails

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A guide to free continuing education for fire service professionals

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2fully free coursesNo reporting fee identified in these listings

Compare the credits in this collection

Amounts below are per course and per credit type. Different units and alternative tracks are not added together.

Credit typeRecorded amountCourses
NFA CEUCEU0.5 CEU2

Choosing the right course for fire service professionals

Are the course and certificate both free?

This collection contains 2 current courses with no separate reporting fee identified. Every included course has $0 learning, assessment and certificate costs. A provider may also sell other courses; the whole external catalog is not assumed to be free.

Will these credits count for fire service professionals?

Fire certification and refresher requirements follow state fire training and NFPA standards. Credit counts here include only the recorded tracks for this profession. A listed accrediting body or provider does not establish acceptance by every state board. Review the course approval notes and your board’s rules.

Should I choose an upcoming session or an older recording?

0 scheduled sessions are coming up; 2 courses are currently on demand. Choose an upcoming session if its date and time zone suit you, or on-demand learning for flexibility. A recording’s age alone does not determine credit eligibility. Expired and withdrawn listings are kept in Past & unavailable.

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