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.

February 26-27, 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, February 26 & 27, 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
March 4-5, 2025
Springfield, 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
- Tuesday & Wednesday, March 4 & 5, 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
March 6, 2025
Richmond, 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
- Thursday, March 6, 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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Red Wing Park1398 General Booth BlvdVirginia Beach, VA 23451
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.