Emergency Management: Not Just for Emergency Managers
Martin D. Masiuk
July 26, 2017
This special edition of the DomPrep Journal focuses on the field of emergency management, which embodies the essence of DomPrep’s mission: to bridge the emergency preparedness gap between disciplines and jurisdictions. True leaders in the field demonstrate through continued action that emergency preparedness does not begin or end with a job title.
FEMA Corps: Bringing in the Next Generation
Richard Serino and Jennifer Grimes
July 26, 2017
When Hurricane Sandy struck the east coast in 2012, its effects were devastating. The storm left a trail of destruction that affected 24 states, killing 159 people, costing $70.2 billion in damage, and leaving millions without power. Yet, in the wake of this terrible disaster, there was a new source of hope: A group of young AmeriCorps members working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) newly launched FEMA Corps assisted the recovery effort.
Advice from W. Craig Fugate: Learn, Do Not Just Observe
W. Craig Fugate
July 26, 2017
I was only 31 when I started in emergency management. There are a lot of young emergency managers out there faced with some pretty hefty responsibilities. If I were to provide advice to the next generation of emergency managers, I would say this: …
Help Wanted: Next Generation of Emergency Managers
Catherine L. Feinman
July 26, 2017
Veterans, Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Millennials compose the majority of the modern workforce,
but the next generation (Generation Z) is now beginning to emerge from schools and colleges. Before this
new generation transforms into a significant portion of the workforce, it is important to determine what
makes these young people unique and what they can offer to the emergency management field.
Next Responder of the Future
Catherine L. Feinman and Kay C. Goss
July 26, 2017
Each year, experienced emergency management and first responder personnel are retiring from their
careers, and retiring the vital skills that they spent their lifetimes learning. As the next generation
of young adults moves into these fields, it is critical for the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the
previous generations to be passed on through education, training, and mentorships. Some organizations
are leading this effort with youth programs that strive to attract new interest in emergency
preparedness and response.
Today’s Emergency Manager: Versatile Enough for Any Industry
Keith Grossman
July 19, 2017
“If someone were to walk into a high school classroom today and ask the students about their future professions, there may be one or possibly two students who wish to pursue emergency management. However, as much as the field has grown since 2001, emergency management is still not the dream career of the average high school student. It is much more likely that these students would consider more traditional fields in the business, health, or finance world.”
Schooling the Next Generation of Professionals
Robert Magliaro
July 19, 2017
On 27 June 2017, the Urban Assembly School for Emergency Management (UASEM), the first high school in the United States dedicated to the field, graduated its first cohort of students. Over the past four years, UASEM has engaged students in exploring careers in first response through trips to the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) training headquarters, logistics at the New York City Emergency Management Emergency Operations Center, and internships in emergency management organizations across the region.
A Generation Z Perspective on Intergenerational Learning
Gisselle A. Aguirre
July 18, 2017
As the next generation enters the emergency management field, it is time to think about the impact
experienced generations can have on their younger counterparts. In emergency management, experienced
professionals have knowledge that younger generations cannot gain until they are in the field, but they
can share that field experience in the classroom and bring textbooks to life.
Mentorship – A Four-Step Example
Sarah Geydarov
July 12, 2017
They meet in the local diner across the street, in a small coffee shop meters away from headquarters, or in the office behind closed doors. But, these get-togethers between emergency management colleagues are not to discuss upgrades to the latest heat emergency plan, or to flesh out details for an upcoming tabletop or functional exercise. These meetings instead promote professional development by providing a roadmap to help emergency management neophytes navigate pages of plans and protocols to learn from their colleagues’ experiences in the field.
School Safety and Security: The Power of Students
Robert Boyd
July 12, 2017
On 22 May 2017, DomPrep held a panel discussion on “Responders of the Future” at the National September 11 Memorial and Museum. In concert with that event, Secure Schools Alliance
