Description
Air Force Emergency Managers answer the call for both natural and man-made disasters across the globe. As Emergency Management specialists, our teams conduct protective training, design exercises, and develop validation events to prepare forces for major accidents, natural disasters, and the employment of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). Specialists also serve as the Air Force's primary Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) forces performing response operations, warning, and reporting to support critical missions, ensuring the safety and security of our nation.
Core Skills
- emergency operations planning
- incident command system (ICS)
- CBRN response procedures
- risk assessment and mitigation
- exercise design and evaluation
- continuity of operations planning
- hazardous materials awareness
- crisis communication
- training development and delivery
- checklist and SOP development
- data collection and reporting
- interagency coordination
- decision-making under stress
- technical writing
- briefing and presentation skills
Common Certifications
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Associate Emergency Manager (AEM)
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Civilian Career Paths
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- ADMINISTRATION
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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Data sourced from official Air Force publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.