Assessor Training

The Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) offers Assessor Training several times a year. All sessions will be posted to the EMAP Events Calendar.

Assessor training is designed to prepare individuals to serve as on-site peer assessors as part of the accreditation process. Training will cover EMAP standards, on-site assessment procedures, assessor roles and responsibilities, and other issues necessary to serve as an assessor for EMAP. Those attending one of these training courses may be eligible to participate on assessor teams for state/territorial program applicants or baseline assessments as well as local accreditation assessments. Serving on an assessor team involves reviewing an applicant program's self-assessment materials and documentation, participating in on-site assessment of the program (four to nine days including travel), and working with other team members to compile an assessment report. Serving as an assessor is an excellent way to serve the public and the profession of emergency management while broadening one's knowledge of emergency management practices.

Fees:

• There is no cost for the training for qualified emergency managers currently employed by state/territorial, local, or federal government; however, attendees must register in advance (deadline dates for registration are listed on EMAP Events Calendar). Travel reimbursement is available to qualified potential assessors employed in state/territorial or local government.
• Emergency managers currently working in the private sector must also register and pay a registration fee of $300 U.S.

When & Where is Training? Assessor training is open to potential qualified assessors only. Training is 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., on the first day, and 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the second day. Participation both days is required. All EMAP Training Events will be posted to the EMAP Calendar. Please check there frequently to obtain a registration form. Potential assessors should review the EMAP Assessor Code of Conduct.

Assessor Training Additional Modules:

EMAP has created two thirty-minute online modules that will introduce participants to the background, current endeavours and future projects of EMAP as an organization, as well as the EMAP process through which emergency management programs seek information, self-assess their program, schedule the on-site assessment and reaching accreditation. These modules are required as part of the training curriculum. If you have any questions or concerns, please email Jarad Downing at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Module 1  - EMAP Overview (Student Handbook)

Module 2  - EMAP Process Overview (Student Handbook)

Assessor Training Webinars

As the training webinars occur we will be posting them for review. If you missed the webinar or would like to brush up on different parts of the Standard, feel free to watch these videos. The webinars are presented by certified instructors and go over the different sections of the Standard in detail.

   2007 Standards

 Section 4.4 -  Hazard Mitigation Webinar (42 mins.)

 Section 4.6 -  Planning Webinar (1 hr. 20 mins.)

 Section 4.11 - Operations and Procedures (1 hr.) PowerPoint 

 Section 4.8 - Resource Planning & Logistics (Coming Soon) Student Manual & PowerPoint