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Emergency management directors prepare plans and procedures for responding to natural disasters and other emergencies. They also help lead the response during and after emergencies, often in coordination with public safety officials, elected officials, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies.
DutiesEmergency management directors typically do the following:
Emergency management directors are responsible for planning and leading the responses to natural disasters and other emergencies. Directors work with government agencies, nonprofits, private companies, and the general public to develop effective plans that minimize damage and disruptions during an emergency.
To develop emergency response plans, directors typically research “best practices” from around the country and from other emergency management agencies. Directors also must prepare plans and procedures that meet local, state, and federal regulations.
Directors must analyze the resources, equipment, and staff available to respond to emergencies. If resources or equipment are lacking, directors must either revise their plans or obtain the needed resources from another community or state. Many directors coordinate with fire, emergency medical service, police departments, and public works agencies in other communities to locate and share equipment during an emergency. Directors must be in contact with other agencies to collect and share information regarding the scope of the emergency, the potential costs, and the resources or staff needed.
After plans are developed, emergency management directors typically ensure that individuals and groups become familiar with the emergency procedures. Directors often use social media to disseminate plans and warnings to the general public.
Emergency management directors run training courses and disaster exercises for staff, volunteers, and local agencies to ensure an effective and coordinated response to an emergency. Directors also may visit schools, hospitals, or other community groups to update everyone on the emergency plans.
During an emergency, directors typically maintain a command center at which personnel monitor and manage the emergency operations. Directors help lead the response, making adjustments to or prioritizing certain actions if necessary. These actions may include ordering evacuations, conducting rescue missions, or opening up public shelters for those displaced by the disaster. Emergency management directors also may need to conduct press conferences or other outreach activities to keep the public informed about the emergency.
Following an emergency, directors must assess the damage to their community and must coordinate getting assistance and supplies into the community if necessary. Directors may need to request state or federal assistance to help execute their emergency response plan and provide support to effected citizens, organizations, and communities. Directors may also revise their plans and procedures to prepare for future emergencies or disasters.
Emergency management directors working for hospitals, universities, or private companies may be called business continuity managers. Similar to their counterparts in local and state government, business continuity managers prepare plans and procedures to help businesses maintain operations and minimize losses during and after an emergency.
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Emergency management directors typically need a bachelor’s degree, as well as multiple years of work experience in emergency response, disaster planning, or public administration.
EducationEmergency management directors typically need a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, accounting, finance, emergency management, or public health. Some directors working in the private sector in the area of business continuity management may need to have a degree in computer science, information systems administration, or another information technology (IT) field.
Some smaller municipalities or local governments may hire applicants who have just a high school diploma. However, these applicants usually need extensive work experience in emergency management if they are to be hired.
Work Experience in a Related OccupationApplicants typically need multiple years of work experience, often with the military, law enforcement, fire safety, or in another emergency management field, before they can be hired as an emergency management director. Previous work experience in these areas enables applicants to make difficult decisions in stressful and time-sensitive situations. Such experience also prepares one to work with various agencies to ensure that proper resources are used to respond to emergencies.
For more information, see the profiles on police and detectives, firefighters, police, fire, and ambulance dispatchers, and EMTs and paramedics.
Licenses, Certifications, and RegistrationsSome states require directors to obtain certification within a certain timeframe after being hired in the position.
Many agencies and states offer voluntary certificate programs to help emergency management directors obtain additional skills. Some employers may prefer or even require a Certified Emergency Manager® (CEM®), Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), or equivalent designation. Emergency management directors can attain the CEM designation through the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM); the certification must be renewed every 5 years. The CBCP designation is given by the Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI) and must be renewed every 2 years.
Both associations require applicants to complete a certain number of continuing education courses prior to recertification.
Important QualitiesCommunication skills. Emergency management directors must write out and communicate their emergency preparedness plans to all levels of government, as well as to the public.
Critical-thinking skills. Emergency management directors must anticipate hazards and problems that may arise from an emergency in order to respond effectively.
Decisionmaking skills. Emergency management directors must make timely decisions, often in stressful situations. They must also identify the strengths and weaknesses of all solutions and approaches, as well as the costs and benefits of each action.
Interpersonal skills. Emergency management directors must work with other government agencies, law enforcement and fire officials, and the general public to coordinate emergency responses.
Leadership skills. To ensure effective responses to emergencies, emergency management directors need to organize and train a variety of people.
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Fire Captain
11.3 years
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Fire Lieutenant
9.4 years
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Fire Chief
8.1 years
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Fire Department Battalion Chief
7.2 years
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Fire Department Lieutenant
6.0 years
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Fire Supervisor
4.4 years
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Fire Officer
3.6 years
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Top Careers Before Fire Department Lieutenant | |
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Sales Associate
8.7%
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Sergeant
7.6%
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Lieutenant
6.5%
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Volunteer
5.4%
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Technician
4.3%
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Paramedic
4.3%
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Cashier
4.3%
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Correction Officer
4.3%
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Security Officer
4.3%
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Cook/Server
3.3%
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Deputy Sheriff
3.3%
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Team Leader
3.3%
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Truck Driver
3.3%
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Police Officer
3.3%
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Service Technician
2.2%
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District Engineer
2.2%
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Ramp Agent
2.2%
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Top Careers After Fire Department Lieutenant | |
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Security Officer
9.3%
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Captain
8.2%
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Owner/Operator
6.2%
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Volunteer
5.2%
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Owner
5.2%
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Fire Chief
5.2%
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Fire Captain
4.1%
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Correction Officer
4.1%
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Deputy Fire Chief
3.1%
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Internship
3.1%
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Security Guard
3.1%
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Delivery Driver
3.1%
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Operator
3.1%
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Instructor
3.1%
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Supervisor
3.1%
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Driver
3.1%
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Deputy Sheriff
3.1%
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Assistant
3.1%
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Gender | |
Male 75.0% |
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Female 15.4% |
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Unknown 9.6% |
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Ethnicity | |
White 64.4% |
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Hispanic or Latino 15.4% |
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Black or African American 13.2% |
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Asian 4.5% |
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Unknown 2.5% |
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Foreign Languages Spoken | |
Spanish 100.0% |
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Schools | |
Pearl River Community College 11.5% |
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Stark State College 7.7% |
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Rio Hondo College 7.7% |
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Queens College of the City University of New York 7.7% |
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Kaplan University 7.7% |
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Lewis and Clark Community College 3.8% |
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Saint Cloud State University 3.8% |
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Suffolk County Community College 3.8% |
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Lakes Region Community College 3.8% |
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Merrimack College 3.8% |
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University of the District of Columbia 3.8% |
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 3.8% |
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Bates Technical College 3.8% |
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Eastfield College 3.8% |
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Cazenovia College 3.8% |
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Eastern Maine Community College 3.8% |
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Independence Community College 3.8% |
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Wright State University 3.8% |
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Barry University 3.8% |
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University of Nebraska at Omaha 3.8% |
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Majors | |
Fire Science And Protection 21.1% |
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Medical Technician 14.7% |
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Criminal Justice 11.6% |
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Business 6.3% |
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Management 4.2% |
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Nursing 4.2% |
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Homeland Security 4.2% |
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Occupational Safety And Health 3.2% |
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Computer Science 3.2% |
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Health Care Administration 3.2% |
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Law Enforcement 3.2% |
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Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians 3.2% |
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Communication 3.2% |
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Psychology 2.1% |
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Drafting And Design 2.1% |
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Intelligence Operations 2.1% |
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Health Sciences And Services 2.1% |
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Photography 2.1% |
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Human Resources Management 2.1% |
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Kinesiology 2.1% |
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Degrees | |
Other 47.2% |
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Bachelors 20.5% |
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Associate 16.5% |
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Certificate 8.7% |
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Masters 6.3% |
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Doctorate 0.8% |
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