IPEM Application Process

IPEM application form for State Employees

Below is the list of requirements necessary to complete your IPEM application:

• Submit a copy of the highest educational degree received.
• All training certificates not included on your IEMA Training Transcript, must be submitted prior to your IPEM application submission. All training certificates should be sent to:
  • Email: gene.felchner@illinois.gov
  • Fax: 217-557-1978
• Training Requirements
• Illinois Professional Development Series Certificate
• EOC Management and Operations
• Damage Assessment
• Debris Management
• IS 393.a Introduction to Mitigation
• Hazardous Materials Awareness
• IS 700.a NIMS, An Introduction
• IS 701.a NIMS Multiagency Coordination System(MACS)
• IS 702.a NIMS Public Information System
• IS 703.a NIMS Resource Management
• IS 704 NIMS Communications and Information Management
• IS 800.b National Response Framework, An Introduction
• ICS 400 Advanced ICS^*
• 12 additional hours of IEMA/FEMA/IESMA sponsored training and/or conferences^**

*	Either Command and General Staff or All Hazard Incident Management Training can be used to substitute for ICS 400.
**	Only 8 hours (a maximum of 2 hours per course) can come from non-IPEM required FEMA Independent Study courses. College level hours can also be used.

• Written Essay

  The written essay is designed to allow the applicant to demonstrate a working knowledge of four (4) Emergency Management-related topics. After selecting the four (4) topics, the applicant will provide a double spaced, not to exceed two (2) pages in length, detailed essay on each topic. Each essay should be written using proper grammar, spelling and essay formatting. The first page will include the chosen topic listed at the top followed by the detailed essay. Do not include your name or other personal information on any of the pages.

  Each essay will be scored based on the thoroughness of the essay. A minimum of 70% is needed for an essay to be accepted. If an essay does not receive the minimum, a new topic from the same group must be submitted in its place.

  The list of essays and their associated scoring criteria is attached below for both Non-State and State employees. Be sure to choose the appropriate application form from those listed at the top of this page.

  Non-State Employees:

  List of Essay Topics
  Essay Scoring Criteria

  State Employees:

  List of Essay Topics
  Essay Scoring Criteria


• Exercise Requirements
  
  Narrative:

  Provide a detailed 1-2 paragraph description of the specific exercise function that the applicant previously identified they were assigned. The acceptable positions include; Exercise Director or Co-Director, Lead Controller, Lead Evaluator and MSEL/Injects Writing Team Member. The description should provide details on what the applicant learned from their involvement in the exercise. Add as much detail as needed to allow the IPEM Review Committee to have a thorough understanding of the applicant's involvement.

  Exercise Documentation:

  Provide copies of any specific exercise documents that the applicant assisted in developing. These items could include, but not be limited to, the exercise plan (EX/Plan), exercise objectives (which are included on the "IPEM Application Form"), master sequence of events, copies of messages/ evaluator comments and the after-action-report (AAR) and Improvement Plan (IP). All documents must be submitted using the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) format.

  Letter from the Exercise/Co-Director or the IEMA central or regional office verifying that the applicant accomplished the tasks related to the position the applicant has identified they were assigned and the information included in the narrative.



• Submittal Process
  
  IPEM application form for Non-State Employees

  IPEM application form for State Employees

  Submit your completed IPEM Application Form to the IEMA Director, post marked no later than July 15th, for consideration of accreditation for that particular year along with the following items:
  
  

  • Copy of highest educational degree received.
  • Completion certificates for IPEM training requirements that are not included on the IEMA training transcript.
  • If requested, required college level documentation as credit toward the 12 additional training hours required.
  • Copy of IPEM required exercise documents.
  • Copy of IPEM required written essays.

  Submit your IPEM application packet to the following address:

  IEMA Director
  2200 South Dirksen Parkway
  Springfield, Illinois 62703-4528
  Attn: IPEM Application

  Approved applicants will receive their certificate and plaque at the IEMA annual conference. The accredited IPEM must be renewed every three years. If requested in writing prior to the end of the three year period, a one year extension is available.