The International Association of
Emergency Managers
…an overview of the
recognized leader in the field
of emergency management
IAEM Vision
IAEM shall be
recognized as a
premier international
organization of
emergency
management
professionals.
How Did It All Begin?
2000
1990
1980
1970
1960
1950
IAEM scholarship program
created (1999)
NCCEM becomes IAEM; 5-year
strategic plan adopted (1996)
First class of CEMs conferred (1993)
NCCEM hires professional management
firm (1985)
USCDC becomes NCCEM (1983)
FEMA created (1979)
USCDC hired full-time executive director (1960s)
U.S. Civil Defense Council formed (1952)
Current IAEM Members
IAEM members are located worldwide…
Canada = 125
112
124
105
237
251
284
201
95
330
467
459
IAEM Organization
IAEM Members
Executive
Director
IAEM
Membership Categories:
•Individual Member
•Affiliate Member
•Student Member
Past
Presidents
Council
Board of Directors
Allied Groups
(i.e., FEMA, NEMA,
ASPEP, ACP....)
Standing
Advisory
Ad-Hoc
Committees
Committees
Task Forces
CEM® Commission
Special
Projects
IAEM Mission
To serve its members by
providing information,
networking and professional
development opportunities;
and to advance the emergency
management profession.
Influencing Public Policy
President Bush
consulting with
IAEM Past President
Ken Schroeder
Influencing Public Policy
Top Five U.S. Government Affairs Priorities
• Implementation of the FEMA Reform bill
passed in September 2006.
•Staffing and funding of local emergency
management agencies.
•Hazard Mitigation.
•Full funding and staffing of the National
Weather Service.
•Floodplain mapping.
Priorities Specific to DHS
•
•
The acceptance of an “All Hazards” approach to
emergency planning should be reflected in all
documentation and grant guidance. There still remains
ongoing inconsistency with what is funded versus what
is needed for responding and recovering from “All
Hazards.”
The definition of “NIMS Compliance” needs to be clearly
defined and a true timeline for compliance needs to be
established. Currently there remains uncertainty on
who exactly in each jurisdiction needs to take what
course by what time in order to be compliant.
Priorities Specific to DHS..Continued
•
•
The maintenance and sustainability of the Emergency
Management Performance Grant (EMPG) needs full
Departmental support. In fact, the total amount of the
annual grant needs to be increased in order to assist in
the proper funding of the EM program at the local level.
The Department needs to embrace the “FEMA Reform
Bill” and insure that it is properly and timely
implemented.
Priorities Specific to DHS..Continued
•
•
The Department needs to truly embrace “Mitigation” and
fully support it at the local level. There is adequate
documentation existing that proves a dollar spent on
mitigation saves several dollars on response and
recovery. The percentage of disaster dollars slated for
mitigation needs to be increased to at least 20%.
Interoperability of local communications needs to be
properly funded with Federal, State and Local dollars
being leveraged to accomplish this. The solutions for
this communications problem are usually “Big Ticket
Projects” which are unachievable if left up to the local
jurisdictions.
IAEM Partners Include…
…state EM associations across the
U.S., ASPEP, DRII, and many more…
Reaching Out to Partners
IAEM meeting with the International Association of Fire Chiefs
Membership Benefits
Access to the largest
network of top emergency
management experts who
can offer solutions, guidance
or assistance.
A 20+ page monthly
newsletter to facilitate infosharing (also available
online).
Subscription to the IAEM
President’s Communique
(emailed updated on IAEM
activities and initiatives).
Membership Benefits
A unified voice at federal, state and local levels
to educate decision-makers about the impact of
policies and legislation on emergency
management services.
Access to the online searchable IAEM
Membership Directory, Annual Report and other
IAEM materials.
Value: Access to the largest network of top
emergency management and disaster experts who
can offer solutions, guidance and assistance.
Membership Benefits
Voting privileges at member meetings.
Access to members-only area of the IAEM web site
including search capability for archived IAEM Bulletins
covering a wide range of potential reference materials on
disaster preparedness and emergency management topics.
Reduced rates at annual IAEM conferences and
seminars.
Member discount off of sportswear and supplies from
IAEM store.
IAEM offers exposure to hundreds of hiring managers
nationwide who look to IAEM as their primary advertising
tool for recruiting new employees.
Membership Benefits
IAEM offers the only internationally recognized
certification for local emergency managers -- the
Certified Emergency Manager and Associate
Emergency Manager designations -- which can
enhance your career opportunities and your salary.
We provide an awards program to recognize
outstanding emergency management efforts.
The IAEM Scholarship Program is another useful
benefit for students.
Professional Standards
IAEM offers an accreditation program for
individuals, the Certified Emergency Manager
(CEM) program.
IAEM also supports the Emergency Management
Accreditation Program (EMAP) by NEMA
(organization of U.S. state-level programs) and
has several members on the EMAP Commission.
EMAP is a voluntary national accreditation
process for state and local emergency
management programs.
For more information, visit www.emaponline.org.
Certified Emergency Manager®
CEM®…
The ultimate credential in
emergency management
Internationally recognized
Increased credibility
Professional identity
Career recognition
Enhanced career planning
CEM® Program Highlights
Nearly 549 CEM®s are currently certified, with
more than 3,200 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.
CEM® Requirements
Emergency management experience (3 years minimum)
Participation in an actual disaster or exercise
Professional references
Education – 4-year BA or BS degree
Training – 100 hours in EM training AND 100 hours in
general management training
Contributions to the profession (minimum of 6)
Comprehensive emergency management essay
Multiple-choice exam
AEM® Program
Same requirements as the CEM®
program…
EXCEPT, applicants are not required to
have a baccalaureate degree.
IAEM Scholarship Program
Support the future of emergency management.
The mission of the IAEM Scholarship
Program is to assist the profession by
identifying and developing students with
the intellect and technical skills that can
advance and enhance emergency
management.
IAEM’s goal is to raise $100,000 to fund
scholarship awards to undergraduate and
graduate students enrolled in an
accredited college program pursuing a
degree that includes EM courses.
IAEM Scholarship Program
First Scholarship Awarded at
the 2001 Annual Meeting
(November 2001).
Four Scholarships were
Awarded in 2002,
Three in 2003 and 2006,
Five in 2004 and 2005.
IAEM Annual Conference
IAEM 55th Annual
Conference & Exhibit
November 11-14, 2007
Reno, NV
Contact Information
Write:
IAEM Headquarters
201 Park Washington Court
Falls Church, VA 22046-4527
Phone:
703-538-1795
Fax:
703-241-5603
Email:
iaem@iaem.com
Website: www.iaem.com