International Association of Emergency Managers

The International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting the goals of saving lives and protecting property during emergencies and disasters.

IAEM's Vision

IAEM's vision is that it be recognized as the premier international organisation of emergency management professionals.

IAEM's Mission

IAEM's mission is to advance the profession by promoting the principles of emergency management; to serve its members by providing information, networking and professional development opportunities; and to advance the emergency management profession.

It currently has over 5000 members in more than 58 countries and is structured in seven Councils around the World: Asia, Canada, Europa, International, Oceania, Student and USA

IAEM also administrates the following programs on behalf of the profession: Certified Emergency Manager(CEM) Scholarship Program Awards Program

IAEM also promotes the Principles of Emergency Management

External links

• International Association of Emergency Managers - Official website
• IAEM Spain - Official website of IAEM in Spain

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.
• United States Department of Homeland Security, Press Release, August 28, 2007 Announces the appointment of a past president of the International Association of Emergency Managers to a homeland security advisory committee.
• Continuity Central press release November 2, 2005 IAEM makes recommendations for improved US disaster response

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