Emergency Management Professional Program (EMPP)

1. Emergency Management Professional Program (EMPP) April 30, 2014

2. EMPP FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute (EMI) is charged with strengthening the field of emergency management by establishing an Emergency Management Professional Program (EMPP). The EMPP provides a structured and progressive framework for acquiring the knowledge, skills, and abilities to enter and progress through the field and to meet the challenges of a dynamic and complex environment. The entire EMPP curriculum is designed to be a lifetime of learning for a career in emergency management. The EMPP includes three training and education programs: National Emergency Management Academy National Emergency Management Leaders Academy National Emergency Management Executive Academy

3. National Emergency Management Academy Mission • To serve as the entry-point for individuals nationwide pursuing a career in emergency management and offer a foundational education. • Provide an opportunity for students to establish professional contacts; gain a common understanding of their roles, responsibilities, and legal boundaries; and build camaraderie as part of an emergency management program.

4. National Emergency Management Academy Curriculum

5. Target/Training Audience Prerequisites: • IS-0100 Introduction to the Incident Command • IS-0700 National Incident Management System, An Introduction • IS-0800 National Response Framework , An Introduction • IS-0230 Fundamentals of Emergency Management

6. Application Process 1. A General Admission Application Form or FEMA Form 119-25-1. Item 9.a. on the form should state “National Emergency Management Academy”. • EMI Administrative Process • Application Routing • Stipends • Selection Criteria • Open to all in the target audience

7. National Emergency Management Academy FY2015 Strategy • Deliver full curriculum (E101 – E105) of courses at EMI each quarter • Deliver TTT courses at EMI and in the field at least once per quarter • Support delivery of full curriculum of courses in the field by request

8. Leaders Academy Mission • Provide essential skills and tools for emergency management professionals to lead dynamic and resilient programs. • A focus on strategic and critical thinking as well as complex problem solving. • Leverage the Leadership Action Project to demonstrate the ability to think critically about the key learning concepts of the program relative to an inward or outward focused project.

9. National Emergency Management Leaders Academy Curriculum

10. Target/Training Audience Recommended Prerequisites: • Certified Emergency Managers (CEM) • FEMA EMI National Emergency Management Academy (Foundational Academy) • Degree/advanced degree in emergency management or related field • FEMA EMI Professional Development Series (PDS) and/or other relevant training • At least 3 years of professional experience in the field of emergency management is required

11. Application Process Packet Components 1. A letter from the applicant requesting admission to the program and specifying the applicant’s qualifications and perceived expectations of the program. 2. A General Admission Application Form or FEMA Form 119-25-1 (attached). Item 9.a. on the form should state “EMI National EM Leaders Academy”. 3. The Leaders Academy questionnaire. 4. A letter of recommendation from the applicant’s immediate supervisor indicating the organization’s commitment to allow the applicant to complete the entire program. 5. The applicant’s signed commitment statement indicating their commitment to complete the entire program to include the four resident courses at EMI, the Leaders Academy Action Project, and pre-course requirements. • EMI Administrative Process • Application Routing • Stipends • Selection Process and Criteria • Time Line • Deadline for 2015 applications is 9/15/2014 • Selections completed by 10/1/2014

12. Executive Academy Mission • Instill a deeper understanding of contemporary and emerging issues. • Provide a safe and open collaborative environment for senior executives to debate public policy, analyze research to practice, and discuss social and organizational implications. • Present theories, tools, and resources that enable decision-makers to think and act more strategically, apply critical thinking processes, and practice Meta-Leadership principles. • Provide the opportunity to work collaboratively on projects, share smart practices, and participate in exercises on cascading and catastrophic events.

13. Executive Academy Curriculum

14. Target/Training Audience Examples: • Federal Preparedness Coordinator • National Response Program Manager of a Federal Partner • HLS or EM Director or Deputy Director for State, Multijurisdictional, or Large Metropolitan Area • Director of Crisis Management and Business Continuity of Fortune 500 Corporation

15. Application Process Packet Components 1. Applicant’s resume, including education (bachelor’s degree or higher required – no exceptions). 2. A General Admission Application Form or FEMA Form 119-25-1 (attached). Item 9.a. on the form should state “National EM Executive Academy Cohort”. Date field should be blank or use first course dates. 3. The Executive Academy questionnaire, including a signed commitment statement. 4. A letter of recommendation from the applicant’s immediate supervisor or sponsoring organization, indicating the organization’s commitment to allow the applicant to complete the entire program. • EMI Administrative Process • Application Routing • Stipends • Selection Process and Criteria • Current Position and responsibilities • Executive-level EM experience • Past and projected policy contributions • Academic Credentials • Time Line • Deadline for 2015 applications is 8/15/2014 • Selections completed by 9/20/2014

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