Certification (FPEM, FAEM, FEMV, Instructor)
Class of 2026 Certification Cycle Is Closed
Recertifications for certificates awarded in 2021 were due by November 1, 2025. Certification officially begins and ends with the FEPA Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony.
For more information, please email [email protected]
About the FEPA Certification Program
Since 1999, the FEPA Certification Program has set the standard for recognizing professional achievement in emergency management. Today, it remains the only peer-reviewed emergency management certification program in Florida, offering multiple pathways for professionals, volunteers, healthcare specialists, and instructors.
All certifications are valid for five years and demonstrate a commitment to professional excellence, ongoing education, and service to Florida’s communities.
Certification Pathways
- Florida Professional Emergency Manager (FPEM) - Recognizes devoted experienced Emergency Managers who possess advanced and diverse knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform effectively within a comprehensive Emergency Management program.
- Florida Associate Emergency Manager (FAEM) - Recognizes devoted individuals who possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform effectively within a comprehensive Emergency Management program or within a profession directly related to or in support of a comprehensive Emergency Management program.
- Florida Emergency Management Volunteer (FEMV) - Recognizes devoted individuals who have met all the necessary requirements for certification as a Florida Associate Emergency Manager (FAEM) or a Florida Professional Emergency Manager (FPEM) and possess advanced knowledge, skills and abilities to perform effectively within a comprehensive realm of a health care emergency management program.
- Healthcare Emergency Management Certification - Specialized credential for professionals working in healthcare preparedness and response.
- Instructor Certifications (Basic, Intermediate, Master) - Recognizes instructor and teaching excellence in emergency management.
Certification Costs
- New Certification - $150.00
- Re-Certification - $125.00
- Florida Emergency Management Volunteer Certification - $25.00
- Healthcare Emergency Management Certification (FAEM-HC/FPEM-HC) - $25.00
Certification Portal
To access the FEPA Certification Portal: https://fepacertification.smapply.io/
Tip for Applicants
- Apply early – applications are reviewed in the order they are received.
- Certification terms begin and end with the FEPA Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony.
- Recertification is required every five years to maintain your credential.
Resources and Guidance
Need more details? View program requirements, training lists, and recertification documents here:
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