About IAEM
The International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) is an international organization dedicated to promoting the goals of saving lives and protecting property prior to and during emergencies and disasters. IAEM is a non-profit, educational organization established in 1952, with more than 5,000 current members.

Our
Vision: Our vision is that IAEM
be recognized as the premier international organization of
emergency management professionals.
Our
Mission: Our mission is
to advance the profession by promoting the principles of emergency management; to serve our members by providing information, networking and
professional opportunities; and to advance the emergency
management profession.
Members are local, state and federal government emergency
management/homeland security professionals; private industry/security executives; military; non-profit, healthcare; volunteer disaster planners; and others.
IAEM provides access to the largest network of emergency
management experts who can provide advice and assistance; the
Certified Emergency Manager
program; the IAEM Scholarship Program for emergency management
students; a comprehensive monthly newsletter; and more. Our
members frequently play a key role in selecting, purchasing and
using emergency equipment, supplies, products and services.
Membership is open to anyone practicing or interested in the field. Of interest to exhibitors is
Affiliate Membership offered to firms and individuals which provide a service and/or product needed in the comprehensive field of emergency management.
Affiliate Members receive a substantial exhibit space discount,
special space in the IAEM Membership Directory, mailing labels for
follow-up marketing efforts, and more.
Certified Emergency Manager®
Program
IAEM created the Certified
Emergency Manager® Program to raise and maintain
professional standards. It is an internationally recognized
program that certifies achievements within the emergency
management profession. CEM® certification
is a peer review process administered through the International
Association of Emergency Managers. You do not have to be an IAEM
member to be certified, although IAEM membership does offer you a
number of benefits that can assist you through the certification
process. Certification is maintained in five-year cycles. The CEM®
Program is served by a CEM®
Commission that is composed of emergency management professionals,
including representatives from allied fields, education, the
military and private industry. Development of the CEM®
Program was supported by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),
the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA), and a host
of allied organizations. Learn
more about the CEM® Program.
IAEM Scholarship Program
The International Association of Emergency Managers established
the IAEM Scholarship Program to further the education of students
studying the field of emergency management. The mission of the
program is to assist the profession by developing students with
the intellect and technical skills to advance and enhance
emergency management. Learn
more about the IAEM Scholarship Program.
Your tax deductible contributions to the IAEM Scholarship Program are welcome at any time.