International Association of Emergency Managers
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IAEM currently has over 5,000 members in more than 58 countries and is structured in seven Councils around the world: Asia, Canada, Europa, International, Oceania, Student and US.
IAEM promotes its Principles of Emergency Management,[1] and also aims to provide information, networking and professional development for its members.
Programs
IAEM administrates the following programs on behalf of the profession: Certified Emergency Manager,[2] Scholarship Program[3] and Awards Program.[4]
Certifications
The Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) and the Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) are certifications awarded through a peer-reviewed process via emergency management professionals known as the CEM Commission. Two CEM councils currently exist, the USA CEM Commission and the Asian/Oceanic CEM Commission which is managed by the CEM Global Commission.
Notes
References
- The New York Times, September 9, 2007, "Ready for Anything (That’s Their Job)", by Barbara Whitaker Discusses the role of emergency managers, including a quote from the IAEM.
External links
- International Association of Emergency Managers - Official website
- Emergency Manager Project - Official Website
- IAEM Spain - Official website of IAEM in Spain
- Asia
- Canada
- Europa
- International
- Oceania
- Student
- USA
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