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    Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency

    Get Certified: Emergency Management Coordinator

    Continuing education for emergency management practitioners in Pennsylvania.

    Overview

    Obtain your Emergency Management Coordinator Certification.

    Apply for Certification

    Download and complete the appropriate PDF checklist.

    Apply for Recertification

    Certifications are current for five years. After that, recertification is required.

    Fill out the PDF application to confirm that you have met a minimum of 75 continuing education training hours in three of five mission areas.

    Recertification Application (PDF)
    Cover Sheet & Instructions (PDF)

    Where to Send

    County personnel: Apply to your area office.

    Local-level emergency managers: Apply to your county emergency management coordinator.

    Practitioners: Email us to apply.

    Contact

    Need help with professional training and development? Contact our Training and Exercise Division.