Congratulations on your decision to pursue the status of Illinois Professional Emergency Manager (IPEM).

The IPEM was established to provide an education and training standard for those involved in the emergency management field. The IPEM will also assist county and municipal administrators by providing a framework to use in evaluating individuals applying for positions in their emergency management program. This will offer them the best chance of hiring the most qualified applicant.

The IPEM is open not only to county and municipal emergency managers, but also to anyone at the local and state level who is interested in achieving this designation and hold, or would like to hold, an assignment related to emergency management.