U.S. Fire Administration

The United States Fire Administration (USFA) provides training and education for emergency services personnel and the public.  USFA also performs research and collects data specific to the fire service and fire service activities.  The long-term health of USFA and its National Fire Academy are critical to the fire service. 

USFA received $44.98 million in FY 2009, much lower than the $70 million authorized but more than the $40.9 million the President had requested and a $1.6 million increase from FY 2008.  For FY 2010, the President requested $45.59 million for USFA, the funding level adopted in the House and Senate versions of the Homeland Security Appropriations Act.  The President requested $45.93 million for USFA in FY 2011 but the 111th Congress adjourned without approving a year-long appropriation. 

While we have seen enormous increases in overall homeland security spending in recent years, USFA’s funding level has actually been slightly reduced over the same period, causing the agency to struggle in executing its core mission.  The NVFC is pleased to see the recent upward trend in funding for USFA. Although we continue to support full funding, the NVFC is not seeking additional funding above the President’s requested level in FY 2011. 

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