Wisconsin Emergency Management

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Wisconsin Certified Emergency Manager Program Requirement Tables

Basic Level Requirements Table

Prerequisite Training

Independent Study Courses

  • IS- 5: An Introduction to Hazardous Materials
  • IS-29: Public Information Officer Awareness
  • IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
  • IS-120: An Introduction to Exercises
  • IS-130: How to be an Exercise Evaluator
  • IS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
  • IS-230: Fundamentals of Emergency Management
  • IS-235: Emergency Planning
  • IS-240: Leadership and Influence
  • IS-241: Decision Making and Problem Solving
  • IS-242: Effective Communication
  • IS-244: Developing and Managing Volunteers
  • IS-403: Introduction to Individual Assistance (IA)
  • IS-559: Local Damage Assessment
  • IS-632: Introduction to Debris Operations
  • IS-660: Introduction to Public-Private Partnerships
  • IS-700: An Introduction to NIMS
  • IS-703: NIMS Resource Management
  • IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction
  • IS-1000: Public Assistance Program and Eligibility
  • IS-1300: Introduction to Continuity of Operations
  • IS-2200: Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions

In-Person Training Courses

  • WEM 101: Introduction to WEM
  • G-0191: EOC/ICS Interface
  • G-0205: Recovery from Disaster – The Local Community Role
  • L-0105: Public Information Basics
  • G-0393: Hazard Mitigation for Emergency Managers

Exam

Multiple-choice Proctored Test

25-question multiple choice test, with questions derived from the contents of Wisconsin State Statute Chapter 323: Emergency Management.

A test study guide is available.

Professional Level Requirements Table

Prerequisite Training

Independent Study Courses

  • IS – 10: Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness
  • IS – 271: Anticipating Hazardous Weather and Community Risk, 2nd Edition
  • IS – 288: The Role of Voluntary Organizations in Emergency Management
  • IS – 662: Improving Preparedness and Resilience through Public-Private Partnerships

In-Person Training Courses

  • L0146: Exercise Evaluation Course / HSEEP
  • W –197:  Emergency Planning and Special Needs Populations or RDPC MGT – 403
  • G-0202: Debris Management Planning for State, Tribal and Local Officials
  • G-0288: Local Volunteer and Donations Management
  • G-0300: ICS 300 Incident Command – Intermediate
  • G-0358: Evacuation and Re-Entry Planning Course
  • G-0400: ICS 400 Incident Command- Advanced
  • G-0557: Rapids Needs Assessment
  • G-2300: Intermediate Emergency Operations Center Functions
  • W-120: Wisconsin Disaster Response and Recovery Operations Workshop
  • Any course sponsored by DHS/FEMA/National Preparedness Consortium consisting of 24 contact hours or more

Mentoring

Active Mentee:
Be mentored by an existing Certified Emergency Manager-Professional Level individual:

  • Conducted over 8 or more total hours
  • Conducted in at least two sessions over 30 days

Exam

Multiple-choice Proctored Test

100-question multiple choice test, with questions derived from the contents of the following statutes, policies and guiding documents for Emergency Management in Wisconsin:

  • Wisconsin State Statues:
    • Chapters: 59 – Counties, 66 – General Municipality Law, 175 –
  • Miscellaneous Police Provisions, 250 – Health; Administration and Supervision, 251 – Local Health Officials, 256 – Emergency Medical Services, and 323 – Emergency Management Wisconsin Administrative Code:
    • Chapters WEM 8 – MABAS Procedures
    • Chapter DHS 110
    • Chapter SPS 330 – Fire Department Safety and Health
  • Standards
  • Wisconsin Emergency Response Plan and the Wisconsin
  • Homeland Security Strategy

A test study guide is available.

Advanced Professional Level Requirements Table

Prerequisites

Recognition as:

  • 2018 and before:
    • Wisconsin Certified Emergency Manager
  • 2018 and after:
    • Wisconsin Certified Emergency Manager – Professional Level
  • Or request Waiver/Equivalency:
    • Submit equivalency package

Training Transcript/CV:

  • Outline 800 or more hours of formal Emergency Management Training
    (Note: WCEM – Basic and -Professional level prerequisites already include 402.75 hours of formal EM training)

Resume:

  • Submit resume and supporting documentation
    • showing at least 10 years & 10,000 hours of professional work experience related to Emergency Management

Exam

Do I need to take a test?

When did you receive your CEM – Professional Level Certificate?

  • After 1 January 2024:
    • NO TEST REQUIRED
  • 31 December 2023 and earlier:
    • Take and pass the current (2024) WCEM – Professional test

Project

Project Management:
Submit a major project (completed within the past three years) and project report for review evaluation
(See 5005.8.7 for more information on the type of project that would be appropriate)

Mentoring

Active Mentoring:
Mentor a future Wisconsin Certified Emergency Manager – Professional candidate:

  • 8 or more total hours conducted in at least two sessions over 30 days