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Awards

The IAEM Awards Competition recognizes and honors those who have made special or significant contributions to the field of emergency management.

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Student Resources

EM students are the future of the profession. IAEM provides resources to assist and guide students as they grow in the profession.

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Conference

The IAEM Annual Conference provides opportunities for emergency managers to learn, to grow, and to network with colleagues from around the world.

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Scholarship

The IAEM Scholarship Program nurtures, promotes and develops disaster preparedness and resistance by furthering the education of EM students.

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IAEM Councils and Ad Hoc Geographic Regions

As an international organization, IAEM has multiple councils, groups, committees around the world!
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  • Go to IAEM-Asia Go to IAEM-Canada Council
  • Go to IAEM-Europa Go to IAEM-Japan Go to IAEM-USA Council Go to IAEM-Latin America Go to IAEM-Middle East
  • Go to IAEM-Oceania Council Go to IAEM-International

The IAEM Network Is One of Our Best Assets - Learn How IAEM Benefits Its Members



 

Access

IAEM members have access to the largest network of top emergency management experts who can offer solutions, guidance and assistance.

Information

Members receive regular updates on issues of importance via email, social media, weekly e-newsletter (the IAEM Dispatch), and monthly newsletter, (the IAEM Bulletin)

Professional Development

Opportunities to learn or to share knowledge are provided via in-person meetings, networking, continuing education and training opportunities.

Jobs Board

Members may learn about professional job opportunities in emergency management and seek individuals for positions needed by their departments. [View jobs]

Representation

IAEM participates on government working groups addressing vital issues such as terrorism preparedness, emergency management program standards, communications, disaster assistance delivery and others.

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IAEM in Action! 

"Road to the 70th" Visit

On August 2, 2022, Conference Committee Reps meet with Treasurer Walter English on the “Road to the 70th." Pictured from left to right –  Duane Hagelgans, IAEM-USA Conference Chair, Julie Husk, IAEM Conference Director, Walter English, III, CEM, IAEM-USA Treasurer and Nick Katz, intern for Walter English, City of Fairfax OEM

IAEM at EMAP ProWeek

IAEM at EMAP ProWeek

July 26-29 in Portland, ME. The Commission spent several days working on strategic thinking and planning, acting on accreditation applications and policy matters. L-R Robie Robinson CEM, Nick Crossley CEM, Beth Armstrong CAE, Ryan Turner CEM, Judd Freed CEM. 

IAEM Members in Cleveland

IAEM Members in Cleveland

Clay Tyeryar (L) and Beth Armstrong (R) with Austin member Juan Ortiz at the NHSA Confernece in Cleveland, Ohio in July 2022. 

IAEM in Portland, ME

IAEM in Portland, ME

Former FLA EM Director Bryan Koon, IAEM CEO Beth Armstrong & FEMA Acting Asst Admin NPD Tony Russell CEM. July 29, 2022 at EMAP’s ProWeek in Portland, ME. 

IAEM at NHSA Conference

IAEM at NHSA Conference

July 12 in Cleveland at the National Homeland Security Association. Left to right - OH EMA Director Sima Merick, IAEM CEO Beth Armstrong and FEMA Region 5 Administrator Tom Sivak, CEM

IAEM Welcomes New Staff

IAEM Welcomes New Staff

On June 13, CEO Beth Armstrong (L), Assistant Director Chelsea Steadman (R), and IAEM-USA Region 3 President Erik Gaull, CEM (2nd L) welcome new Member Relations Coordinator Raei Tesfazghi to the IAEM HQ staff team.

Speaking at EMI Higher Education Conference

Speaking at EMI Higher Education Conference

On June 9, IAEM-USA President Carolyn Harshman spoke at the EMI Higher Education conference shown here with Dr. Carol L. Cwiak (L), associate professor, North Dakota State University. Her presentation was titled, "Reflections on Emergency Management Past, Present, and Future."

FEMA EMI Higher Education Conference

FEMA EMI Higher Education Conference

On June 9, while at FEMA EMI Higher Education Conference, IAEM-USA President Carolyn Harshman met with author Dr. Samantha Montano for a book signing of her new book, Disasterology

IAEM at Hurricane Conference

IAEM at Hurricane Conference

Kimberly Prosser, CEM, and Ian Guidicelli, CEM visit the IAEM booth on May 11 at Palm Beach Convention Center during the Hurricane Conference. 

IAEM Members Recognized

IAEM Members Recognized

On June 8, Dr. Stacy Willet from University of Akron won the Dr. B. Wayne Blanchard Award for Academic Excellence in Emergency Management Higher Education. Dr. Claire Knox from University of Central Florida won the Kay C. Goss Innovation Award.

IAEM HQ

IAEM HQ

Did you know that IAEM HQ in Falls Church, VA will proctor your AEM®/CEM® certification exam at no cost? Email info@iaem.com for more details.