EMAP Assessor Qualifications

The EMAP Assessors strongly affect the credibility and success of the EMAP Accreditation Program. EMAP develops the assessment training cadre from a pool of highly qualified emergency managers.  The accreditation function is assigned to assessors on a rotating basis. Assessors must have the minimum following qualifications and must complete the following to be eligible:

• Five years of experience in an emergency management position in state or local government emergency management;
• Experience in at least one actual emergency in which the emergency plan was implemented and participation in an activated emergency operation center - requiring implementation of operational response procedures;
• Participated in at least one emergency operation, training or exercise event in the last calendar year;
• Be knowledgeable and up-to-date about the principles of comprehensive emergency management;
• Provide a writing sample as part of the application;
• Must abide by the EMAP Code of Conduct;
• Must be available for at least one assessment each year;
• Provide two references from emergency management professionals that address the applicant's area of expertise; and 
• Have no conflict of interest as regards any aspect of EMAP that might prevent objective review and assessment of a candidate program. Must be able and willing to serve as a neutral observer.
• Signature and submission of the Assessor Code of Conduct.
• Satisfactory completion of assessor training is required to serve as an assessor for the accreditation program.

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If you have questions about serving as an
EMAP assessor, contact EMAP at (859) 244-8222 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it