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Lifetime CEM Certification

The Lifetime CEM designation is an honor bestowed by the Certification Commission

Requirements for Lifetime Certification

  • The applicant must be a current CEM at the time of application and recertified at least once prior to becoming eligible for the Lifetime designation.
  • The applicant must be retired from full-time service as an employee in the field of emergency management and remain retired.
  • “Retired from emergency management” for the purpose of this designation means less than 400 hours of employment, self- employment, principal in a consulting firm in a one calendar year period.
  • Exception to the 400 hours of employment is during a recall to service in emergency management to assist in the response and recovery of a disaster that has been designated by the president, prime minister or other head of state.
  • The Lifetime CEM shall be expected to uphold and adhere to the IAEM Code of Ethics and the Professional Code of Conduct of the Certified Emergency Manager.

Process for Lifetime Certification

  • The applicant must be nominated by a current CEM familiar with the applicant for the Lifetime designation. The nomination process is a collaboration of both the nominator and the nominee.
  • The online nomination form must be completed through the online application portal by of the nominating CEM and shall include a narrative stating the achievements in the field of emergency management, two letters of recommendation from current CEMs stating achievements deserving of this honor, and a letter of interest (including the retirement date) from the applicant .
  • The nomination and two letters of recommendation (arranged for by the nominee) will be reviewed by several commissioners and a recommendation will be made to the Chair of the CEM Commission.
  • A simple majority vote of the Commission.

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Reverting to Regular CEM from Lifetime CEM

Should a Lifetime CEM desire to change their status back to a regular CEM, they must continue to maintain the normal re-certification process in place at the time they revert back to regular status, with no time charged for the duration of their Lifetime status. Any training and contributions to the profession obtained during the period of Lifetime CEM may be used in the re-certification process but is subject to review as with any applicant .

Questions?

Contact IAEM at certificationinfo@iaem.com.