The following steps are required for those who are Non-Federal Users and do not have a Federal Agency issued PIV card. Visit the NWGC guidelines to see if you are eligible for a Named FireNet Account. Many users can work with Guest Memberships in our environment.
Please sign and complete the FireNet Access Form.
Complete either the DOI or FS/USDA online security training certification course. Please save an electronic copy of the certificate indicating the course has been completed successfully. You only need to complete one of the options below.
FS/USDA online security training course: For this option a security training account must be created. When setting up the account you can leave the "Person Model ID" blank. *Recommended
DOI online security training course: Users must set up an account to take this training. It is recommended that users complete this class with Chrome or Microsoft Edge browsers. It is designed to be completed in one sitting. * Not recommended if on an incident as there is an approval process to do the training.
E-mail a copy of your security certificate to your federal sponsor, who will need to submit your certification supporting your account request. This person can be a manager/supervisor/IMT member/ITSS/Dispatch Coordinator/designated person. Please visit our affiliate sponsorship page for more details on this process.
If your application meets NWCC guidelines and has been approved, you will be sent your login information as well as an additional welcome email. You will need to enter information such as your phone number and email address multiple times to set up the multi-factor authentication and password self reset.
Make sure to follow instructions on how to setup a unique Chrome browser for FireNet Use and watch the FireNet 101 Training videos.
Keep your account active and in compliance!
FireNet requires that you must update your password every 60 days. You will receive several reminders when you need to change your password.
FireNet accounts are limited. If our logs do not indicate a successful web sign-in/password change at www.office.com within 60 days, the account will be deleted. Once accounts (and associated files) are deleted, a new account will need to be requested and created if it meets the current criteria.
Please check your spam folders for any communications from FireNet.
Annual Affiliate Renewal
Affiliate (non-federal) users with a Named FireNet Account are required to renew their Information Security training and accept the FireNet Rules of Behavior (ROB) annually. Affiliates are asked to complete these tasks by a February deadline each year. You will receive communications from FireNet when the annual process opens.