The International Association of Emergency Managers … an over view 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 = 125 112 124 105 284 20 237 95 330 251 459 467 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 IAEM Partners Include… … state EM associations across the U.S., ASPEP, DRII, and many 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 55 th 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 ... formed (1952) Current IAEM Members IAEM members are located worldwide… Canada = 125 112 124 105 284 20 237 95 330 251 459 467 IAEM Organization IAEM Members Executive Director IAEM Membership Categories:... 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.. .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