Emergency management degree programs have been popping up at universities throughout the U.S. over the last decade. But are the degrees actually helping students get jobs? The answer is still unclear, ...

Over the years I've found that many people stumble upon the emergency management profession with the notion it's interesting, one that's focused on helping people and is exciting as portrayed in the ...

In my last article, I focused on the use of NFPA 1600 in creating a solid foundation to build or improve an emergency management (EM) program. Although there are other guidelines that should be ...

As much as we all might love or hate being a law enforcement officer, all good things must come to an end. Since many law enforcement agencies offer retirement at an earlier age than the private ...

I recently had the opportunity to hire an emergency management (EM) specialist and thought I would share some of my experiences in hiring under a stressed job market. An EM colleague assisting me with ...

ALPENA — Alpena County has decided to push back hiring a new emergency management director search for at least a couple weeks ...

CANTON — Police Chief Christopher Arciero has been given the duties of the town’s emergency management director, along with a $12,000 raise. That change was made at a special town meeting on Nov. 12.

The City of Sterling and Logan County are parting ways in emergency management coordination. The Logan County Commis-sioners agreed Tuesday morning to end the agreement with the City of Sterling and ...

CANTON — The board of selectmen is moving forward on a proposal to have the chief of police take over as the town’s director of emergency management. The board will hold a special town meeting next ...