“L101 [Foundations of Emergency Management] packed more information in the 2 weeks than I thought possible”
Todd Musselman, Regional Coordinator, South Carolina Emergency Management Division
“I felt the L-101 course was very informative, challenging, and overall excellent class. It encompassed all aspects of EM into a packed two week[s] that filled many holes not fully covered in my college.”
Todd Musselman, Regional Coordinator, South Carolina Emergency Management Division
“…the 101 course was by far worth the two weeks and long days of covering extensive course material.”
Gretchen Brit, Region 6 Emergency Management Coordinator, South Carolina Emergency Management Division
“I cannot say enough about this course and how worthwhile I felt it was. […] I am thankful for the opportunity to have attended this course, and I highly recommend it.”
Gretchen Brit, Region 6 Emergency Management Coordinator, South Carolina Emergency Management Division
“The Foundations of Emergency Management is a valuable course to build confidence in new Emergency Management Professionals.”
Gregory Haselden, South Carolina Emergency Management Division
“An inspirational week spent with extraordinary people gaining invaluable experience.”
Glenn Yorks, Emergency Manager, Nooksack Indian Tribe, WA.
“The partnership at EMI with Harvard takes emergency management leadership studies to a whole new level.”
Mark Landry, FEMA Region I Federal Coordinating Officer.
“This was an excellent course where you are provided the opportunity to better understand yourself, learn from others, grow as a leader, and utilize tools so you can empower and lead others.”
Teri Smith, Emergency Manager, Douglas County, KS.
“I expected the course to be good, I was wrong, it was great! Thank you for opening my eyes, mind, and heart to new ways to effectively lead and mentor others.”
Carolyn Harshman, International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM).
“What a wonderful program! This subject matter is right on target regarding what emergency management needs to become more effective and to enhance professionalism in our field.”
Lyn Gross, Emergency Manage and IAEM Representative, Brier, WA.
“Finally a course that teaches and encourages people to lead instead of manage. The information is 180 degrees different from common practice. This has been a breath of fresh air which encourages all who attend to continue moving emergency management into heightened levels of practice.”
Chuck Wallace, Emergency Manager, Gray’s Harbor County, WA.
“I am honored to have been selected to attend this program and I am excited to bring back what I learned to my organization. The course concepts will help me be a better person, better employee, better emergency manager, and better leader — a meta–leader.”
Randy Agerton, Assistant Chief, Florida Department of Corrections.
“The inaugural class of the National Emergency Management Executive Academy gave me a whole new perspective on leadership, one that will help me lead better in times of need.”
Andrea Davis, External Affairs Director, FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office.
National Emergency Management Academy
E/L0101 – Foundations of Emergency Management
Course Overview
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recognizes the need to tie training programs to an established set of emergency management competencies and to a career development program through a progressive training and education system that includes the entry-level Academy, called the National Emergency Management Academy. Training objectives for this course, Foundations of Emergency Management, are based on the newly established Emergency Manager competencies that the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA); the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM); and local, State, territorial, and tribal emergency management professionals have established in coordination with the Emergency Management Institute (EMI).
The following topics in emergency management are covered in this course: legal issues; intergovernmental and interagency context; influencing, organizing, social vulnerability issues; managing stress; collaboration, preparedness; team building; mitigation; response; prevention and protection; ethical decision-making; recovery; technology; administration; and the future.
Selection Criteria
This course is intended for newly appointed emergency managers from State, local, tribal, territorial, and Federal emergency management agencies, and prospective professionals transferring from another discipline to emergency management.
Prerequisites
Required: Students must have completed all of the prerequisite EMI Independent Study courses before submitting their application for the E/L0101 course.
- IS-100 (any version) – Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)
- IS-700 (any version) – National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
- IS-800.b – National Response Framework, An Introduction
- IS-230.b – Fundamentals of Emergency Management
Course Length
10 days
CEUs
8.0
