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National Academy for Fire Prevention and Control (Academy)

A federal institution located in Emmitsburg, Maryland, that provides professional development, training, and education programs for fire service personnel across the United States.

United States Fire Administration (USFA)

A federal agency within FEMA that supports the nation's fire and emergency services and stakeholders, including managing the National Academy for Fire Prevention and Control.

Large-scale cancellation action

When the Administrator of the United States Fire Administration cancels at least 25% of the total number of planned in-person or virtual training courses offered by the Academy in a fiscal year at one time.

Covered course or program

Any training course or program offered by the National Academy for Fire Prevention and Control, whether delivered in-person on or off campus, or through live or recorded virtual instruction.

Covered expense

Any money a fire department spent preparing for their personnel to attend a cancelled Academy course, including travel costs and expenses for backfill staff.

Backfill expense

Costs incurred by a fire department to cover shifts or adjust staffing when personnel are away for training, typically involving overtime pay for other firefighters.