EMI Monthly Newsletter
In January 2021, the Emergency Management Institute (EMI) launched the EMI Monthly Newsletter to share timely news and information to our stakeholders. The EMI Monthly Newsletter provides up-to-date information, including What’s New; Highlights and news from EMI; Updates from the EMI Branches; Course scheduling, development, and availability information; Frequently Asked Questions (Ask a Course Manager), and contact information for each of the EMI Branches.
Volume 2, 2022
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EMI Bids Farewell to Deputy Superintendent Mike Sharon
On April 29, 2022, after three and a half years as EMI’s Deputy Superintendent, Mike Sharon will be moving on to share his emergency management knowledge and experience with the Department of Agriculture, Office of Homeland Security. EMI wishes Mike the best of luck in his new position, and we thank him for all he did during his time with us.
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FEMA Seeks Competitive Research Proposals to Advance Emergency Management
FEMA’s Higher Education Program (HiEd) is seeking competitive research proposals to help advance the discipline of emergency management. The submission period closes at midnight ET on April 22.
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Plans taking shape for 2022 National Preparedness Symposium
Plans are taking shape for the 2022 National Preparedness Symposium (NPS), hosted by the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) in May. The event will include nearly a dozen plenary and more than 30 breakout sessions, according to organizers.
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EMI Trainer Program
EMI has discontinued the Trainer Program effective February 1, 2022. EMI will continue to offer the Effective Communication (IS-242), Instructional Presentation and Evaluation Skills (E/L-141), and Introduction to Instructional Design Methods (E/K-610) courses but will no longer issue separate Basic Instructor or Basic Instructional Design certificates.
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Return to Resident Courses
Effective November 27, 2021 all students and instructors attending resident training at the National Emergency Training Center (NETC) for the National Fire Academy (NFA), or Emergency Management Institute (EMI) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.