Flagler County Emergency Management Manager Ryan Simpson graduated Thursday, July 23, from the National Emergency Management Advanced Academy, a program run by FEMA’s National Disaster & Emergency Management University.
The academy is built for emergency management professionals who already have experience working in an emergency management organization, or in a significant role tied to the profession.
What the program required
Simpson had to complete four weeklong courses during the current fiscal year at the Emergency Management Institute in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The courses were:
- Application of Advanced Individual Concepts in EM
- Assessment of Teams in Professional Emergency Management
- Contemporary Issues in the Emergency Management Organization
- Advanced Concepts and Policy in the EM Profession
He also had to finish a comprehensive capstone project.
What they said
“It was a great honor to be selected to participate in this academy with a diverse group of emergency management professionals,” Simpson said. “It was a very collaborative learning experience. We were able to leverage from the wealth of knowledge of those dedicated to our profession.”
Interim County Administrator Adam Mengel also commented on the graduation.
“We are very fortunate to have Ryan Simpson serve as a manager within our Emergency Management Department,” Mengel said. “He is a solid member of the team, and we are very proud of him and this professional accomplishment.”
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