Emergency Management History

Introduction to Emergency Management: The Next Generation of Emergency Managers Throughout this course, we have discussed the various key elements of the history of emergency management. The final chapter of the text, however, discusses the important aspects of the future of emergency management. The first important element that was discussed in this chapter was the diversity in those who work in the field of emergency management. Historically, the individuals that who have had careers in emergency management were primarily males. Now, there is starting to be an increase in diversity including various ethnicities, races, and genders. Diversity is an important aspect because it allows for more assorted insights, expertise, and experiences. In addition to learning about the increased diversity in the field of emergency management, this chapter also discusses the importance of furthering your knowledge about the field. Though education by reading and attending lectures is crucial, it is also important to expand knowledge through internships, training, exercises, and even conferences. Another way that individuals can further their knowledge is by finding a mentor. Having a mentor can help with connecting individuals to various opportunities, while also providing guidance and advice about various areas in the field of emergency management. The last component that is

Typically, jobs in emergency management require the minimum of having a bachelor’s degree, but further education can often be pursued. Deciding an academic program is a crucial step toward a future career because it can connect students with a possible mentor and it helps provide guidance into possible career. New educational programs are continually developing across several universities throughout the nation to help further develop careers in the field of emergency