The National Emergency Training Center (NETC) at 16825 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD, is a prominent training facility that hosts the Emergency Management Institute (EMI) and the National Fire Academy (NFA) 123. Covering a sprawling 107-acre campus, it is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities such as air-conditioned classrooms, specialized labs, and a television studio. The campus also features lodging, recreational facilities, a library, and comprehensive computer labs 2.

NETC is acknowledged for pioneering emergency management training for various officials from federal, state to private sectors, focusing on core competencies like disaster prevention, preparedness, and mitigation. With innovative curriculum delivery methods, including on-campus courses and technology-based online instruction, it addresses the evolving needs in emergency management education 2. Furthermore, the center is evolving into the National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU) to offer a holistic educational path for professionals across all career stages through its specialized schools 2. The campus is also home to the National Civil Defense/Emergency Management Monument, celebrating the dedication of professionals and volunteers in the field 2.