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North Carolina Training and Standards Advisory BoardFall 2013Emergency Management Certification ProgramBoard MembersJo Ann Smith, Carteret CountyMike Sprayberry, NCEMDonald Campbell, Guilford County (Chair)Bill Gentry, UNC Chapel Hill Dianne Benton, NCEMGary Cornett, Biltmore EstateJerry VeHaun, Buncombe CountyAlan Byrd, NCEM

Certification Program ProcessPrevious 4 Tiered system has endedAll previously certified members will automatically transition into the new programType 1 Executive Emergency ManagerType 2 4 Associate Emergency ManagerAll future applicants are on the new systemCertification ElementsTwo tiered process:Associate Emergency ManagerExecutive Emergency ManagerEducational RequirementTraining hour requirements are not course specificExperience requirement (4 phase process)ReferencesContributions to the ProfessionExamEssayTransition ProcessEducational RequirementsAssociate ExperienceHigh School / GEDExecutive ExperienceAssociates Degree in Emergency Management (Public Safety)Or a Bachelors Degree in any subjectOr additional experience may be substituted for this requirement (total of 5 years)Training RequirementsHours of emergency management trainingAssociate Emergency Manager = 100 HoursExecutive Emergency Manager = 100 HoursHours of general management trainingAssociate Emergency Manager = 40 HoursExecutive Emergency Manager = 60 HoursNo more than 25 hours are allowed in any given topic or specialtyExample You may have 68 hours of ICS classes, however you can only use 25 hours total for ICS topics.FEMA Independent Study classes may account for 10% of total hours in training sessionsRecommended Classes NOT REQUIRED

Emergency Management vs General Management TrainingWe are utilizing the IAEM Allocation Chart found onlineE = Emergency Management TrainingG = General Management TrainingE/G = Can be use for either Emergency Mgnt or General Mgnt

College Degree SubstitutionApplied Associates Degree in Emergency Management, Emergency Preparedness, etc. will use years since completion of degree to determine training hours available for substitution:0 3 Years since degree 50 hours4+ Years since degree 0 HoursBachelors of Science / Arts in Emergency Management, Emergency Preparedness, etc. (to include degrees with an emphasis in emergency management) will use years since completion of degree to determine training hours available for substitution :0 3 Years since degree 100 hours3 Years since degree 80 Hours4 Years since degree 60 Hours5 + years since degree 40 HoursMasters of Science or Arts in Emergency Management, Preparedness, etc. (to include degrees with am emphasis in emergency management) will use years since completion of degree to determine training hours available for substitution :0 5 Years since degree 100 hours5 +Years since degree 50 hours

Experience RequirementsAssociate Experience2 years of documented 4 phase experience1 year in NCExecutive Experience3 years of documented 4 phase experience2 years in NCCandidate ReferencesBoth levels require contact information for 3 references to include the candidates current supervisorContributions to the ProfessionAssociate level requires:3 Contributions (2 in NC)Executive level requires:6 contributions (3 in NC)Helps to validate the Experience of the candidateHelps to advance the profession of Emergency ManagementIn-Line with other Certification ProgramsA. Active membership in an emergency management or related professional organization for at least three years. B. Attend a state, regional or national educational session meeting or emergency management related conference. C. Serve as an active member on a board, a committee, a task force, or a special project for a professional, emergency management or a jurisdictional organization. D. Serve for at least one term as an officer or in a leadership position on a Board, a Committee, a task force, or a special project for a professional, emergency management or a jurisdictional organization. E. Complete a special assignment or project for a jurisdictional or governmental committee or task force addressing emergency management issues. An example would be a special assignment or project for the county, LEPC, FEMA, EMI, etc. The resulting product or decisions must make a significant contribution to or impact on the emergency management profession. F. Develop and participate in an educational or informational speaking engagement on an emergency management issue at a professional conference or public forum (including conferences, workshops, radio, television, educational video, etc.). G. Complete a teaching or instructing commitment on an emergency management related topic for a minimum of three actual platform hours H. Serve as a Developer, Evaluator or Controller for either a full-scale, functional, or a tabletop exercise or complete a disaster assignment outside the candidates jurisdiction. Demonstrate a significant role in the exercise or assignment and describe the lessons learned through participation. I. Write and have published (in print or on the Internet) an emergency management article, research project, brochure, or instructional pamphlet. J. Develop and distribute a completed audio, video, audio-visual or computer software project directly related to emergency management. K. Receive an award or special recognition in the field of emergency management by an outside agency, organization or association. L. Complete a significant role as a full partner in the development or extensive revision of a course in emergency management offered at the state, national, or international level. M. Testify before a legislative/regulatory body or contact an elected representative (the candidate must receive a written reply as a result of the contact), at the national or state level, on any emergency management-related issue. N. Other contributions must be approved in advance by the NC TASAB. Exam RequirementWhy are we having an Exam?Courses normally do not have tests or exams so in the past just sitting in a class would count.Removing the required courses makes it difficult to ensure the certified emergency manager has the base set of knowledgeThe exam helps to support a base set of knowledge within the communityWhat makes up the exam elements?Recommended course objectivesEssay RequirementAssociate ExperienceNone!Executive ExperienceAn essay is required based on a scenario. The candidate should focus on how they would manage their way through the problem statement.

ReciprocityNo Interstate Reciprocity at presentIAEM CEM or AEM can apply for reciprocity with NC experience to include:Year of Experience in NC1 for Associate2 for ExecutiveContributions to the Profession in NC2 for Associate3 for ExecutiveRecertification RequirementsRequired for BOTH levels of certificationRequires 100 hours in 5years (20 hours per year)75 Emergency Management25 General ManagementTeaching classes can count as 50% of your hoursThe ProcessDownload the Application Templates on the NCEMA / TERMS websitesPlace the template in a 3 ring binder and start completing the sectionsMake sure application materials are based on the application template and typed where requiredTake and pass the test (offered at each future conference and in the Branch Offices)Submit your application by January 1st or August 1st each yearQuestions?