National Fire Department Registry

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form FEMA Form FF-USFA- National Fire Department Registry - Paper Version	Form and Instruction	Unchanged	Available
Form FEMA Form FF-USFA- National Fire Department Registery - Online Version	Form and Instruction	Unchanged	Available
Form FEMA Form FF-USFA- National Fire Department Registry - Paper Version	Form and Instruction	Unchanged	Available
Form FEMA Form FF-USFA- National Fire Department Registry - Online Version	Form and Instruction	Unchanged	Available
Form FEMA Form FF-USA-F National Fire Department Registry - Online Version	Form and Instruction	Unchanged	Available
Form FEMA Form FF-USFA- National Fire Department Registry - Paper Version	Form and Instruction	Unchanged	Available
Form FEMA Form FF-FY-US National Fire Department Registry - Online Version	Form and Instruction	Unchanged	Available
Form FEMA Form FF-USFA- National Fire Department Registry - Paper Version	Form and Instruction	Unchanged	Available
1660-0070 - Published 30-Day Extension FRN - 2026 09 16.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-09-16	Available
1660-0070 - Published 60-Day Extension FRN - 2026 02 11.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-04	Available
25_0718_priv_pia-dhsall-006-generalcontacts-appendix-update.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-07-30	Available
USCODE-2024-title15-chap49.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-08-10	Available
STATUTE-88-Pg1535.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2021-07-21	Available
1660-0070 - Supporting Statement A - 2026 09 16 clean.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-09-16	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
248488	National Fire Department Registry (Volunteer, Update)	Form and Instruction	Unchanged	National Fire Department Registry - Paper Version
248488	National Fire Department Registry (Volunteer, Update)	Form and Instruction	Unchanged	National Fire Department Registery - Online Version
248487	National Fire Department Registry (Career, Update)	Form and Instruction	Unchanged	National Fire Department Registry - Paper Version
248487	National Fire Department Registry (Career, Update)	Form and Instruction	Unchanged	National Fire Department Registry - Online Version
21156	National Fire Department Registry (Career, Full Registration)	Form and Instruction	Unchanged	National Fire Department Registry - Online Version
21156	National Fire Department Registry (Career, Full Registration)	Form and Instruction	Unchanged	National Fire Department Registry - Paper Version
21156	National Fire Department Registry (Career, Full Registration)	Other-Reminder Postcard	Unchanged
189450	National Fire Department Registry (Volunteer, Full Registration)	Form and Instruction	Unchanged	National Fire Department Registry - Online Version
189450	National Fire Department Registry (Volunteer, Full Registration)	Form and Instruction	Unchanged	National Fire Department Registry - Paper Version
189450	National Fire Department Registry (Volunteer, Full Registration)	Other-Reminder Postcard	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1660-0070	ICR Reference No: 202605-1660-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202212-1660-003
Agency/Subagency: DHS/FEMA	Agency Tracking No: Affected by Shutdown
Title: National Fire Department Registry
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 09/22/2026

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	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	6,375	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,219	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This collection seeks to identify fire departments in the United States to compile a database related to their demographics, capabilities, and activities. The database is used to guide programmatic decisions and provide information to the public and the fire service.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC 2201-2235 Name of Law: Fire Prevention and Control
   PL: Pub.L. 93 - 498 2 Name of Law: Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 6233	02/11/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 58692	09/16/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
National Fire Department Registry (Career, Full Registration)	FEMA Form FF-USFA-FY-21-100, FEMA Form FF-USA-FY-21-110	National Fire Department Registry - Paper Version ,   National Fire Department Registry - Online Version
National Fire Department Registry (Career, Update)	FEMA Form FF-USFA-FY-21-100, FEMA Form FF-USFA-FY-21-110	National Fire Department Registry - Online Version ,   National Fire Department Registry - Paper Version
National Fire Department Registry (Volunteer, Full Registration)	FEMA Form FF-USFA-FY-21-100, FEMA Form FF-FY-USFA-21-110	National Fire Department Registry - Paper Version ,   National Fire Department Registry - Online Version
National Fire Department Registry (Volunteer, Update)	FEMA Form FF-USFA-FY-21-100, FEMA Form FF-USFA-FY-21-110	National Fire Department Registery - Online Version ,   National Fire Department Registry - Paper Version

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	6,375	0	0	0	0	6,375
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,219	0	0	0	0	1,219
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $111,146

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 09/22/2026

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