Eastern Technical Associates provides public visible emissions certification programs in Roanoke, Virginia Beach, Richmond, and Springfield. Choose a Virginia smoke school location below to learn more about class and field locations, lecture information, fees, and agenda.
ETA’s comprehensive Method 9 classroom lecture is also available in online format. Attendees can access web-based training and participate in the session from the convenience of their office or home.

August 27-28, 2025
Roanoke, VA Smoke School
Lecture Information
- Held once per week on Mondays
- Start time: 9:00 am EST/ 8:00 am CT/ 7:00 am MT/ 6:00 am PT
- Held virtually via live webinar using Go To Meeting
- Lecture will be a separate registration from the field. To register for a lecture, visit our lecture webinar page
Field Information
- Wednesday & Thursday, August 27 & 28, 2025
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8:00 a.m. Registration & 8:30 a.m. Start
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Green Hill Park2500 Green Hill Park RoadSalem, VA 24153
September 2-3, 2025
Springfield, VA Smoke School
Lecture Information
- Held once per week on Mondays with the exception of Tuesday, September 2nd due to the Labor Day Holiday on Monday
- Start time: 9:00 am EST/ 8:00 am CT/ 7:00 am MT/ 6:00 am PT
- Held virtually via live webinar using Go To Meeting
- Lecture will be a separate registration from the field. To register for a lecture, visit our lecture webinar page
Field Information
- Tuesday & Wednesday, September 2 & 3, 2025
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8:00 a.m. Registration & 8:30 a.m. Start
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Pohick Bay Regional ParkPicnic Shelter 26501 Pohick Bay DriveLorton, VA 22079
September 4, 2025
Richmond, VA Smoke School
Lecture Information
- Held once per week on Mondays with the exception of Tuesday, September 2nd due to the Labor Day Holiday on Monday
- Start time: 9:00 am EST/ 8:00 am CT/ 7:00 am MT/ 6:00 am PT
- Held virtually via live webinar using Go To Meeting
- Lecture will be a separate registration from the field. To register for a lecture, visit our lecture webinar page
Field Information
- Thursday, September 4, 2025
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8:00 a.m. Registration & 8:30 a.m. Start
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J. Sargent Reynolds Community CollegeRecreation Area1651 East Parham RoadRichmond, VA 23228
April 16-17, 2025
Virginia Beach, VA Smoke School
Lecture Information
- Held once per week on Mondays
- Start time: 9:00 am EST/ 8:00 am CT/ 7:00 am MT/ 6:00 am PT
- Held virtually via live webinar using Go To Meeting
- Lecture will be a separate registration from the field. To register for a lecture, visit our lecture webinar page
Field Information
- Wednesday & Thursday, April 16 & 17, 2025
- 8:00 a.m. Registration & 8:30 a.m. Start
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Great Neck Park2513 Shorehaven DrVirginia Beach, VA 23454
Contact Us Today To Learn More About VA Smoke School Programs
Eastern Technical Associates is the smoke school Virginians trust for method 9 opacity certification. Give us a call today at (919) 878-3188 to speak with a visible emissions expert.