Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA)

The Massachusetts Firefighting Academy provides fire training to municipal fire service personnel at no cost to cities and towns.

The MFA trains municipal fire service personnel at no cost to cities and towns. Training is conducted at the Stow and Springfield campuses and at local fire departments. The MFA also offers fire officer training and more than 300 continuing education courses. Programs are open to members of Massachusetts fire departments and to public fire departments in other states.

What would you like to do?

Top tasks

Log on to the DFS Learning Management System (LMS) to View & Register for Courses 
Becoming a Firefighter in Massachusetts 

All other tasks

Enroll in the Career Recruit Firefighter Training Program 
Find Student Course Materials 
Blasting Detail Online Training 
Massachusetts Fire Service Certification System 
Massachusetts Fire Training Council 

What you need to know

MFA Training Videos 
MFA Course Request Form 
DFS/MFA Courses Approved for OEMS Credits 

Upcoming Events

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Additional Resources

MFA Request for Student Records
DFS Boards and Commissions
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