EMAP is conducting a Project between June-October 2023 that requires experienced EMAP Assessors to conduct Paid Virtual Document Reviews using the  2022 Emergency Management Standard for ten (10) jurisdictions for only five (6) Standard Elements = sixty (60) paid Document Reviews.  The Standard Elements are as follows: 

• 4.3 Prevention
• 4.4 Continuity Planning & Procedures
• 4.5 Operational Planning & Procedures
• 4.6 Incident Management
• 4.10 Training
• 4.11 Exercises, Evaluations, and Corrective Actions

Assessors that are interested must have served on at least three (3) EMAP On-Site Assessments in the last 3 years and must be familiar with the  2022 Emergency Management Standard.  If you are interested in participating in this project, please email emap@emap.org and include your Standard Element Area of Expertise.  

Announcing in 2024: EMAP Baseline Assessment Interest Opportunity

The Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) would like to take an opportunity to share information with you regarding the Baseline Assessment Program. This program is a grant-funded project through FEMA and is available to the most populous local jurisdictions in the country. 

The purpose of the Baseline Assessment Program is to utilize the EMAP Independent Peer-Review Process to apply the National Standards and Assessment Methodology to States, Locals, Territories, and Tribal Programs (SLTTs). The goal of the Baseline Assessment Program is to enhance Emergency Management Programs and their capabilities by applying credible standards and peer-review processes. An  “Emergency Management Program” is defined as a jurisdiction-wide system that provides for the management and coordination of prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery activities for all hazards. The system encompasses all organizations, agencies, departments, and individuals responsible for these activities.

The Baseline Assessment Program will follow the proven peer-review process used by EMAP in assessing programs since 2003. Project participants will select an Accreditation Manager responsible for coordinating the analysis of the organizations' activities, documents, plans, and procedures compared with the Emergency  Management Standard, gathering, and organizing supporting documentation of compliance, and coordinating the on-site assessment. The Accreditation Manager serves as the lead for completing the Self- Assessment and as the principal contact between the Program and EMAP.  

If you are interested in your Program participating in a Baseline Assessment Program from September 2023-August 2024, please submit the interest form.

Upcoming EMAP Training Opportunities

With the release of the new standards, the EMAP training curriculum has been updated. Is your Program seeking an accreditation or consecutive accreditation effort in 2023 or 2024? Do you have an Accreditation Manager that has not yet attended training? Join us for one of our 2022 Emergency Management Standard & 2022 Urban Search & Rescue Standard trainings. 

The next virtual cohort trainings on the 2022 Emergency Management Standard will be offered:

• August 14, 16, 21, & 23, 2023 from 12-5pm EDT

• December 4, 6, 11, & 13, 2023 from 12-5pm EST

The next virtual cohort trainings on the 2022 Urban Search & Rescue Standard will be offered: 

• August 15, 17, 22, & 24, 2023 from 12-5pm EDT

• December 5, 7, 12, & 14, 2023 from 12-5pm EST

There is a $350 registration fee associated with the virtual cohort trainings. Registration for both courses here. 

Business Consultant Initiative Training

EMAP hosted a successful Business Consultant Initiative Training in January 2023, and we are excited to announce we will be hosting another training on August 30-31, 2023.  Emergency Management Programs at all levels of government and the private sector utilize consultants to develop plans, procedures, and capabilities. Emergency Management Programs frequently reach out to Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) Staff for guidance regarding the management of consultants that have been awarded contracts. Some Emergency Management Programs have incorporated the ANSI/EMAP 5-2022 Emergency Management Standard into request for proposals (RFP); however, many consultants do not have a strong enough background in the ANSI/EMAP 5-2022 Emergency Management Standard to address the RFP’s requirements, thus affecting the Emergency Management Programs’ compliance. Many consultants have specializations that they advertise to their customers. However, in order to understand how the Emergency Management Standard can apply to specific projects and/or plans, consultants need to have a holistic understanding of the Emergency Management Standard, the cascading nature of the standards, and the role of the Emergency Management Program. Consultants that successfully complete the training will be featured on the Business Consultant Initiative website. Each consultant will have their own profile which will feature a current picture (for easy recognition at conferences and training), contact information, and their consulting firm. Consultants would have the ability to login and describe the services that they provide to their clients.

Register here for the August training. For more questions on the Business Consultant Initiative, please contact EMAP at emap@emap.org.