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;

Experience in at least (1) actual emergency operation in which the emergency plan was implemented and participation in an activated emergency operations center- requiring implemental operational response procedures;

Participated in at least one (1) 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 registration process;

Must abide by the EMAP’s Code of Conduct;

Must be available for at least one (1) assessment each year calendar year;

Able to provide two (2) references regarding his or her qualifications from an emergency management division director or equivalent;

Have no conflict of interest as regards to any aspect of EMAP that might prevent objective review and assessment of an applicant program. Must be able and willing to serve as a neutral observer; and

Satisfactory completion of the EMAP Training Course is required to serve as an assessor for the accreditation program

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