Fire Academy Seeks Visitors Who Actually Want to Visit
Published Date: 1/17/2025
Notice
Summary
The National Fire Academy is looking for three new members to join its Board of Visitors, which helps improve fire safety training and programs. If you have experience in fire safety, prevention, or emergency services, you can apply by February 18, 2025. This is a great chance to shape how firefighters and communities stay safe, with no cost to applicants.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Appointment May Affect Federal Contracting
The notice states that appointments may impact the ability to receive certain federal contracts. If you are a contractor or a self-employed business that pursues federal contracts, this appointment could affect your contracting eligibility or opportunities.
Apply to National Fire Academy Board
You can apply to serve on the National Fire Academy Board; the Academy seeks to appoint three individuals to positions that will open due to term expiration. Resumes and a statement of interest must be submitted and will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. EDT on February 18, 2025; appointed terms are for up to three years.
Travel and Per Diem Reimbursement Available
Board members may be reimbursed for travel and per diem they incur while performing Board duties, but all travel for Board business must be approved in advance by the Designated Federal Officer. The Board will meet at least twice each fiscal year and at least once in person each fiscal year.
SGE Appointment Requires Disclosures
Individuals selected will serve as Special Government Employees (SGEs) under 18 U.S.C. 202(a) and must complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure (OGE Form 450) every year and receive yearly ethics training from the Component Ethics Office.
Certain Applicants Are Ineligible
Certain people are not eligible for appointment: current Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees, contractors, potential contractors, and federally registered lobbyists will not be considered for membership on the Board.
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