IAEM
Overview
International Association of Emergency Managers  info@iaem.com
IAEM
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Who/what
Structure
Priorities for 2014
Certification
Membership
IAEM
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Preeminent international non-profit
organization of EM professionals
Dedicated to promoting the "Principles
of Emergency Management"
Represents professionals whose goals
are saving lives and protecting
property and the environment during
emergencies and disasters.
9,000+ members worldwide
Vision
IAEM shall be recognized as a premier
international organization of emergency
management professionals.
Mission
The mission of IAEM is to serve its
members by providing information,
networking and professional
opportunities, and to advance the
emergency management profession.
Geographical Councils
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Not smaller than a country
One or more constituted Regions with
75 members
Multiple small countries may form a
Council (e.g. Caribbean)
International members w/o sufficient
members are members of the
International Development Council
IAEM Councils
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IAEM-Asia
IAEM-Canada
IAEM-Europa
IAEM-International
IAEM-Oceania
IAEM-Students
IAEM-USA
IAEM Governance
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Governed by an international Board of
Directors
1 Representative from each of the
seven (7) IAEM Councils
Plus one (1) additional Council
representative per 500 members;
maximum of four (4) per Council
(Student Region has 1 Representative)
CEO is a non-voting member
IAEM Officers
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Determined by the Board of Directors
from among the Directors
Consists of
– Global Board Chair
– Professional Standards Director
– Membership & Marketing Director
– Business Director
– Communications Director
IAEM-USA
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Officers
Regions
Committees
Caucuses
IAEM-USA Committees
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Awards & Recognition
Bylaws & Resolutions
Conference
Digital Engagement
Government Affairs
Training & Education
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Membership &
Marketing
Nominations &
Credentials
Standards & Practices
Strategic Planning
IAEM-USA Ad Hoc
Committees
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Climate Change & Weather
Disaster Behavioral Health
Disaster Cost Recovery & Finance
Diversity
EMI
IAEM-NEMA Joint Task Force on
Inclusive Planning
Past Presidents
Utility Emergency Managers
IAEM-USA Caucuses
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Children in Disaster
Emergency Services
Emerging Technology
Faith-Based
Federal Facilities
Emergency Managers
Food & Agriculture
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Healthcare
Public-Private
Partnership
Special Needs
Tribal Affairs
Uniformed Services
Universities & Colleges
Coalitions
Metropolitan Medical
Response System
Mission: MMRS National
Leadership Group is to
support local and regional
inter-disciplinary efforts to
build and sustain all-hazards
emergency medical
readiness throughout the
United States to prepare for,
respond to, and recover
from mass casualty
incidents.
Emergency Services for
Medical Preparedness
Formed to lead the
development of a national
strategy to protect providers
in the event of a large-scale
biological event. The
Coalition draws support
from all emergency services
associations and more than
three million providers
IAEM-USA Region 4
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Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee.
IAEM-USA R4 Priorities
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EMPG Funding – the amount allocated
and keeping it EM-centric
Continuing Funding for EMI and stressing
its importance to the profession of EM
Stressing importance of National
Weather Service regional field offices and
the vital role they play in making both
day-to-day decisions and disaster
preparedness response
IAEM-USA R4 Priorities
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Continuing funding of critical programs
such as E-Plan
Delays in grant funding from state to
locals and delays receiving guidance for
the grants
2014 Legislation
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EMPG
EMI
Post Disaster & Pre
Disaster Mitigation
NWS
IAEM-USA R4 & Legislation
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AL, MS, NC, SC send representatives
to D.C.
FL, GA, KY, TN
– Write letters, make calls; but are
currently more actively involved at the
state level.
– Hope to promote more engagement and
communication with US representatives
while they or their staff is at home
offices.
Purpose of IAEM’s
Certification Program
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Elevate the visibility of
emergency managers
Encourage and mandate
continued professional
development, education and
technical skills
Ensure minimal Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Certification Process
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Application
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Credential Review
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Testing
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Re-Certification
CEM® Credential Process
ESSAY
EXPERIENCE
CONTRIBUTIONS
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
EXAM
TRAINING
CEM® Commission
Federal Government
State Government
Local Government
Private Industry
Education
Military
Subject Matter Experts
CEM® Factoids
As of August 2014
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1,400 current CEMs
158 current AEM
In 48 states and 14 countries
– 79 CEMs (Anguilla, Australia, Belgium,
Canada, China, England, Germany, New
Zealand, Nigeria, Singapore, South Korea,
Switzerland, Taiwan, and UAE)
– 15 AEMs (Canada and International)
Council CEM/AEM
Snapshot
Council
USA
Canada
Oceania
Europa
Asia
International
CEM® AEMSM
1311
143
57
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CEM® Program Highlights
More than 1350 CEM®s and 160 AEM
currently certified, with more than 3,000
currently enrolled.
We have CEM®s from multiple disciplines,
including fire, police, medical, PW,
education…
The program was developed with input from
FEMA, ICMA, ASPA, APWA, and others.
We have CEM®s from the private and public
sector…and from the military.
Overview of Requirements
Requirements
Training: 100 hrs. general mgt.; 100 hrs.
emergency mgt. (EM portion may be waived with recent
EM college degree)
Management Essay: Demonstrate knowledge,
skills, and abilities
References: 3 including current supervisor
Exam: 100 questions; score 75% to pass
Emerg. Mgt. Experience: 3 years (may be reduced
with EM 4-year degree) + participation in full-scale
exercise or actual disaster
Education: Any 4 year degree
Professional Contributions: Choose 6 of 15
AEM
CEM
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CEM
Requirements
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CEM
Requirements –
Application Packet
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Emergency management experience
– 3 years FTE comprehensive EM
– 2 years FTE with 4-year EM degree
Three professional reference letters (signed and on
letterhead)
– One must be current supervisor
– Include job descriptions, not resume
Actual disaster/contingency experience or substantive
role in managing a full-scale exercise
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CEM
Requirements –
Application Packet
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Education
– Any baccalaureate degree from a regionally
accredited institution
Emergency management training
– 100 contact hours
– 25 hours or less per topic
General management training
– 100 contact hours
– 25 hours or less per topic
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CEM
Requirements –
Application Packet
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Six of 15 contributions to the profession
– Professional membership
– Professional conference attendance
– Leadership
– Service
– Special assignment
– Speaking
– Teaching
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CEM
Requirements –
Application Packet
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Six of 15 contributions to the profession
– Course development
– Publication
– Audiovisual or interactive product
– Awards, honors, or special recognition
– State/Province certifications
– Legislative contact
– Research Project
– Other
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CEM
Requirements –
Application Packet
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Emergency management essay
– Scenario-based (~1,000 – 1,500 words)
– 6 Design Elements
– 9 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Criteria
8 Knowledge & Abilities in Disaster/EM
 Written Communication Skills
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– Achieve minimum 18 out of 24 points (75%)
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CEM
Requirements –
Application Packet
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New Emergency management essay
– Signed verification statement
– Proper format
– May be written from candidate’s personal
experience
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CEM
Requirements –
Application Packet
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6 Design Elements
– Identify the problem
– Identify the objective
– Describe the necessary actions
– Describe intended outcome
– Describe human resources
– Describe material resources
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CEM
Essay
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Requirements –
9 KSAs – zero to two points each
– Develop solution for the problem
– Prevention Phase
– Mitigation Phase
– Preparedness Phase
– Response Phase
– Recovery Phase
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CEM
Essay
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Requirements –
9 KSAs – zero to two points each
– Organization and its environment
– Codes, legislation, regulations, plans, etc.
– Written communication
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CEM
Requirements – A
Essay Scenario
You have been given the responsibility to design
and implement a disaster/emergency
management program for an organization.
Provide detailed description of the organization
and how you would design, develop, and
implement the program that enhances resiliency,
provides for continuity, paying close attention to
implementation challenges (for example, local
resistance, lack of funding, etc.), and identifying
some potential solutions.
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CEM
Essay
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Requirements –
Verification Statement
“I verify that I have independently completed
this essay.”
(Your Name)
(Your Signature)
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CEM
Requirements –
Application Packet
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Comprehensive EM exam
– 100 multiple choice questions
– Passing score is 75%
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Recertification every 5 years
Tools and Support
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IAEM Certification Website Tools
– Divider Tabs Template
– Exam Study Guide
– Training Allocation Chart
– FAQ
– CEM Corner Articles
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Support
– Mentors
– Questions  info@iaem.com
CEM® EXAM Basics
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100 Questions
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60% - 80% Core Questions
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20% - 40% Country-Specific Questions
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75% to Pass
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Pass Exam BEFORE or AFTER Packet
Submission
Why Collaborate?
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