The International Association of Emergency Managers

1. The International Association of
Emergency Managers
……helping emergency managershelping emergency managers
protect life and property fromprotect life and property from
disasterdisaster

2. To advance the profession by promoting theTo advance the profession by promoting the
principles of emergency managementprinciples of emergency management
To serve our members by providingTo serve our members by providing
information, networking and professionalinformation, networking and professional
development opportunitiesdevelopment opportunities
To advance the emergency managementTo advance the emergency management
professionprofession
IAEM MissionIAEM Mission

3. How Did It All Begin?How Did It All Begin?
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
U.S. Civil Defense Council formed (1952)
USCDC hired full-time executive director (1960s)
FEMA created (1970s)
USCDC becomes NCCEM (1983)
NCCEM hires professional management
firm (1985)
First class of CEMs conferred (1993)
NCCEM becomes IAEM (1998); 5-year
strategic plan adopted (1996)
IAEM scholarship program
created (1999)
IAEM implements
Internationalization (2008)2000

4. IAEM Members are WorldwideIAEM Members are Worldwide
At the end of the 2010-11 fiscal year, IAEM-At the end of the 2010-11 fiscal year, IAEM-
Global membership included (IndividualGlobal membership included (Individual
members (3,458), Affiliate members (39), andmembers (3,458), Affiliate members (39), and
Student members (1,554) for a total 5,051Student members (1,554) for a total 5,051
members.members.
The largest council is the IAEM-USA Council,The largest council is the IAEM-USA Council,
with 2,67 Individual members (53%). The secondwith 2,67 Individual members (53%). The second
largest council is the IAEM-Student Council withlargest council is the IAEM-Student Council with
1,554 members (31%), while the third larges is1,554 members (31%), while the third larges is
IAEM-Canad with 249 members (5%).IAEM-Canad with 249 members (5%).

5. Advancing Our Profession ThroughAdvancing Our Profession Through
PartnershipsPartnerships

6. AdvancingAdvancing OurOur ProfessionProfession
Through Professional StandardsThrough Professional Standards
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).

7. Certified Emergency ManagerCertified Emergency Manager®®
CEMCEM®®
……
The ultimate credential inThe ultimate credential in
emergency managementemergency management
Internationally recognized
Increased credibility
Professional identity
Career recognition
Enhanced career planning

8. CEMCEM®®
Program HighlightsProgram Highlights
Since the CEM Program was introduced in 1993,
12,683 candidates have enrolled to pursue the
CEM®
/AEM
SM
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.

9. 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.

10. Advancing Our ProfessionAdvancing 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.

11. IAEM Scholarship ProgramIAEM Scholarship Program
First Scholarship Awarded at the 2001First Scholarship Awarded at the 2001
Annual Meeting (Nov. 2001)Annual Meeting (Nov. 2001)
36 scholarships awarded to full-time36 scholarships awarded to full-time
students pursuing degrees instudents pursuing degrees in
emergency management, disasteremergency management, disaster
management or a related field.management or a related field.
Total money dispersed = $47,500Total money dispersed = $47,500

12. Influencing Public PolicyInfluencing Public Policy

13. 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 Funding
Standards
Protection of NWS Identity/Funding

14. Influencing Public PolicyInfluencing Public Policy
Top U.S. Government AffairsTop U.S. Government Affairs
Priorities, continuedPriorities, continued
•Federal Grants Guidelines
• Floodplain Mapping

15. 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).

16. Membership BenefitsMembership Benefits
A unified voice at federal, state and local levels
to educate decision-makers about emergency
management 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.

17. Web Site: www.iaem.comWeb Site: www.iaem.com
Timely &
informative
Current
EM news,
resources, &
events
Latest
IAEM &
CEM® news

18. 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

19. Contact InformationContact 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