EM Fundamentals
The EMAO Fundamentals Course is a one-day course for new Emergency Management Professionals. Preference will be given to County EMA Directors, but anyone may apply. This course is taught by emergency management professionals in Ohio and consists of eight modules.
Course Applications will open in February 2023.
2024 Winter Conference and Vendor Show
Join us for the 2024 EMAO Winter Conference and Vendor Show being held at Salk Fork Lodge and Conference Center December 5-6, 2024.
EMAO Fall Conference
The EMAO Fall Conference will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2023 from 9:00 AM - Noon. The meeting will be hosted in-person at each sector, and we will be connecting with each sector virtually. For your meeting location, please contact your sector representative.
Emergency Management Fundamentals Course
The EMAO Fundamentals Course is a one-day course for new Emergency Management Professionals being held in Pickerington, Ohio. Preference will be given to County EMA Directors, but anyone may apply.
Click here for the application and more information. Please fill out and return to michelle@fitzgibbongroup.com by May 5, 2023.
EMAO Spring Conference and Vendor Show
EMAO’s Spring Conference and Vendor Show is BACK!! Join us for a day filled with education and networking.
EMAO Winter Conference and Legislative Day
The Emergency Management Association of Ohio is planning to hold their Annual Winter Symposium (Legislative Day) on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. The event will be a joint event with the Ohio Fire Chiefs’ Association. For those that have not been able to join us in the past, our prior agendas included an afternoon of education followed by a networking reception at the Statehouse with EMAO Members, Fire Chiefs, and Members of the Ohio Senate and Ohio House of Representatives.
Additionally, EMA Directors Lisa Kuelling (Sandusky) and Tim Jonovich (Erie) will be sharing their experience and lessons learned from the December 23rd Winter Storm on the Ohio Turnpike.
EMAO Committees
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Awards Committee
Recognizes Directors/Staff/Professional Members of the Emergency Management Association of Ohio for exemplary service in the field of emergency management.
Meetings are usually held virtually with date and time to be determined.
Chair: Amy McCance (Guernsey County)
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Education Committee
Develops educational opportunities to advance the knowledge and professionalism of the members of the Association to include but not limited to conferences, seminars, and workshops. To foster networking among Association members and build a common camaraderie to strengthen the Emergency Management field.
Meetings are usually held at 11:00 on the first Tuesday of every month either in-person or virtually, depending on the agenda and desires of the committee.
Chairs: Sarah McNamee (Marion County) and Helen Norris (Logan County)
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Emergency Management Assistance Team (EMAT) Committee
Maintains a program of Emergency Management mutual aid assistance both in Ohio and Nationwide. The Committee will continue to develop training, skills, and abilities to maintain deployable Emergency Management assistance teams. The Committee also will continually assess best practices on needs for assistance to better shape our assets.
Meetings are usually held virtually or during scheduled conferences.
Chair: Jon Kochis (Fairfield County)
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Finance Committee
Monitors the fiscal situation of the Association and make recommendations to the Treasurer on the budget, dues structure, and revenue opportunities.
Meetings are usually held virtually or during scheduled conferences.
Chair: Jon Kochis (Fairfield County)
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Legislative Committee
Description goMonitors proposed legislation at the state and/or local level which may impact emergency management activities or the goals of the association or may set a precedent for the future legal implications.
Meetings are held quarterly or as needed.
Chair: Brad Gilbert (Union County)
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Membership Committee
Focuses on enriching the membership experience of existing members and growing membership at all levels (Directors, Associates Professional, College/University and Affiliate). EMAO Past Presidents initially formed the committee, the others are encouraged to join as well.
Chair: Mark Christie (Cuyahoga County)
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NQS Committee
The NQS committee will review the guidance provided by FEMA and Ohio EMA on how best to address the current and future requirements of the National Qualification System. These requirements may consist of requirements for grant funding (EMPG) and requirements on other responders in your community.
Meetings are held virtually, as needed.
Chair: Kevin Friis (Cuyahoga County)
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Publications Committee
The committee takes responsibility for creating and coordinating publications, monitoring, and creating social media content. In addition, the committee upon request will oversee the updating and revision of Official EMAO documents and the EMAO website.
Chairs: Erin Konecki (Wood) and Garrett Blevins (Fairfield)
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School Safety Committee
Focusing on K-12 and Higher Education emergency preparedness. This committee will consult with the Ohio School Safety Center through the EMAO Liaison to develop and improve the rules and laws governing school emergency planning and exercise.
Chairs: Jon Kochis (Fairfield County)