The International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) is a non-profit

Non-profit organization

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 educational organization

Educational organization

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 dedicated to promoting the goals of saving lives and protecting property during emergencies and disasters.

IAEM's Vision

IAEM's vision is that it be recognized as the premier international organisation of emergency management

Emergency management

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 professionals.

IAEM's Mission

IAEM's mission is to advance the profession by promoting the principles of emergency management; to serve its members by
providing information, networking

Business networking

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 and professional development

Professional development

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opportunities; and to advance the emergency management profession.

It currently has over 5000 members in more than 58 countries and is structured in seven Councils around the World: Asia, Canada, Europa, International, Oceania, Student and USA

IAEM also administrates the following programs on behalf of the profession: Certified Emergency Manager(CEM) Scholarship Program Awards Program

IAEM also promotes the Principles of Emergency Management

External links

• International Association of Emergency Managers - Official website
• IAEM Spain - Official website of IAEM in Spain