The International Association of Emergency Managers

……helping emergency helping emergency managers protect life and managers protect life and property from disasterproperty from disaster

To advance the profession by promoting To advance the profession by promoting the principles of emergency the principles of emergency managementmanagement

To serve our members by providing To serve our members by providing information, networking and information, networking and professional development opportunitiesprofessional development opportunities

To advance the emergency management To advance the emergency management professionprofession

IAEM MissionIAEM Mission

How Did It All Begin?How Did It All Begin?

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U.S. Civil Defense Council formed (1952)USCDC hired full-time executive director (1960s)

FEMA created (1970s)USCDC becomes NCCEM (1983)

NCCEM hires professional managementfirm (1985)

First class of CEMs conferred (1993)

NCCEM becomes IAEM (1998); 5-yearstrategic plan adopted (1996)

IAEM scholarship programcreated (1999)

IAEM implements Internationalization (2008)

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IAEM Members are WorldwideIAEM Members are Worldwide

At the end of the 2010-11 fiscal year, At the end of the 2010-11 fiscal year, IAEM-Global membership included IAEM-Global membership included (Individual members (3,458), Affiliate (Individual members (3,458), Affiliate members (39), and Student members members (39), and Student members (1,554) for a total 5,051 members.(1,554) for a total 5,051 members.The largest council is the IAEM-USA The largest council is the IAEM-USA Council, with 2,67 Individual members Council, with 2,67 Individual members (53%). The second largest council is the (53%). The second largest council is the IAEM-Student Council with 1,554 IAEM-Student Council with 1,554 members (31%), while the third larges members (31%), while the third larges is IAEM-Canad with 249 members (5%).is IAEM-Canad with 249 members (5%).

Advancing Our Profession Advancing Our Profession Through Through PartnershipsPartnerships

AdvancingAdvancing Our Our ProfessionProfession Through Professional Through Professional StandardsStandards

CEM/AEM: IAEM offers an accreditation program for individuals, the Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) & Associate Emergency Manager program.EMAP: IAEM also partners with NEMA to support the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP).   

Certified Emergency ManagerCertified Emergency Manager®®

CEMCEM®®……The ultimate credential inThe ultimate credential inemergency managementemergency management

Internationally recognized Increased credibility Professional identity Career recognition Enhanced career planning

CEMCEM®® Program Highlights Program Highlights

Since the CEM Program was introduced in 1993, 12,683 candidates have enrolled to pursue the CEM®/AEMSM designation.

As of May 31, 2011, there were 1,032 Certified Emergency Managers and 86 Associated Emergency Managers.

The program was developed with input from FEMA, ICMA, ASPA, APWA, and others.

Emergency ManagementEmergency Management Accreditation ProgramAccreditation Program

The Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) is the voluntary assessment and accreditation process for state and local government programs.  Accreditation is based on compliance with collaboratively developed national standards, based upon NFPA 1600, Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs, 2004). 

Accreditation is open to U.S. state, territorial, and local government emergency management programs. To date, 8 states and 1 locality have been accredited through EMAP.

Advancing Our Profession Advancing Our Profession Through ScholarshipsThrough Scholarships

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 $1,000,000 to fund scholarship awards to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in an accredited college program pursuing a degree that includes EM courses. Current Fund balance is $177,364.

Support the future of emergency management.Support the future of emergency management.

IAEM Scholarship ProgramIAEM Scholarship Program

First Scholarship Awarded at First Scholarship Awarded at the 2001 Annual Meeting the 2001 Annual Meeting

(Nov. 2001)(Nov. 2001)36 scholarships awarded to full-36 scholarships awarded to full-time students pursuing degrees in time students pursuing degrees in emergency management, disaster emergency management, disaster management or a related field.management or a related field.Total money dispersed = $47,500Total money dispersed = $47,500

Influencing Public PolicyInfluencing Public Policy

Influencing Public PolicyInfluencing Public Policy

Top U.S. Government Affairs PrioritiesTop U.S. Government Affairs Priorities

Staffing/Funding of Local Emergency Management Agencies (EMAs)U.S. Structure for E.M. (FEMA post-Katrina)Hazard Mitigation FundingStandardsProtection of NWS Identity/Funding

Influencing Public PolicyInfluencing Public Policy

Top U.S. Government AffairsTop U.S. Government AffairsPriorities, continuedPriorities, continued

•Federal Grants Guidelines• Floodplain Mapping

Membership BenefitsMembership 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 info-sharing (also available online).

Membership BenefitsMembership Benefits

A unified voice at federal, state and local levelsto educate decision-makers about emergencymanagement policies and legislation.

Voting privileges at member meetings.Access to members-only area of the IAEM

web site which includes access to current members, collection of previous Bulletins and other IAEM materials.

Reduced rates at annual IAEM conferences and seminars.

Web Site: www.iaem.comWeb Site: www.iaem.com

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Current EM news, resources, & events

Latest IAEM & CEM® news

The IAEM Web site receives over 300,000 hits a month from an average 20,000 visitors worldwide.Join, pay dues, or register for a conference online at www.iaem.com.Find out about IAEM member benefits, the IAEM Annual Conference, the CEM® program, regional news, and committee updates. Look for jobs on the public EM jobs bulletin board.Members vote on officers and bylaws amendments online. IAEM offers a searchable online member directory, members only resources, IAEM Bulletin archives, and more.

Web Site: www.iaem.comWeb Site: www.iaem.com

Contact InformationContact Information

Write: IAEM Headquarters201 Park Washington CourtFalls Church, VA 22046-4527

Phone: 703-538-1795 Fax: 703-241-5603 Email: iaem@iaem.com Website: www.iaem.com