The goal of this course is to acquaint the learner with the position of a municipal Emergency Management Director (EMD), including history and underlying principles of emergency management, key areas of emphasis, the EMD’s roles and responsibilities, and tips for getting started.
At the conclusion of this program, the learner should be able to:
- Identify the principles and authorities that are the foundation of emergency management.
- Describe the roles and responsibilities of a municipal Emergency Management Director (EMD).
- Identify strategies for developing a preparedness program.
- Indicate the significance of planning, training, and exercising in emergency management.
- Describe the emergency manager’s role in relation to emergency response.
- Identify key considerations in managing an emergency management program.
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| Date(s) |
Tue. Aug 26, 2025 9:00a-12:00p
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| Location |
Holden Public Safety Building
1370 Main Street, Holden MA 01520
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| Handicap Accessibility |
Yes
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| WiFi Access |
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| Offered By |
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency |
| Primary Instructor |
Filchak, Kevin |
| Additional Instructors |
Ferrin, Ray E.
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| Course Length |
Partial Day (3-4 Hours) |
| Course Hours |
4.00 |
| CEUs |
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| Award Credentials |
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| Prerequisites |
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| Equivalent Prerequisites |
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| Target Audience |
New Municipal Emergency Management Directors |
| Eligibility |
Applicants must fully complete the justification field of the application describing their duties as a municipal Emergency Management Director or Deputy Director. . Those that do not meet the Target Audience maybe wait listed or declined. |
| Other |
If you have you have difficulty understanding English, you may, free of charge, request language assistance services by sending an email to Amy Hughes, ADA Coordinator at Amy.J.Hughes@mass.gov or call (508) 820-1400.
Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request, including accommodations for special dietary needs when food is provided. To request an accommodation, please include a description of the accommodation you will need, including as much detail as you can provide. Please also include a way we can contact you if we need more information. Please provide at least two weeks (14 days) advanced notice. Last minute requests will be accepted but may be impossible to fill. Send an e-mail to Amy Hughes, ADA Coordinator at Amy.J.Hughes@mass.gov or call (508) 820-1400.
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