The EFO Program provides you with leadership skills you can use to strengthen your organization and help make your community more resilient.
The application period is: CLOSED
EFO Handbook
Updated: December 2023
Contact: EFO Help Desk
For those who applied in January, we expect notifications to be sent of accept/non accept-status by April 1, 2024.
Capstone Research Paper
To fulfill the research requirements of the EFO program, students must complete a Capstone Research Paper (CRP). The project selection for the CRP is designed to allow students to investigate a key issue or problem that has been identified as important to their fire service organization and community. The CRP is not intended to solve a task-level issue; it must demonstrate strategic value to the organization and community.
Browse published CRPsResources for EFO students
NFA is partnering with Columbia Southern University to enhance the Executive Fire Officer capstone advancement
The partnership will expand the timeline from 3 to 6 months and provide assistance for the student through research to their final paper.