Frequently Asked Questions
Why does WSEMA exist?
WSEMA exists to:Who are WSEMA's members?
- Enhance and promote disaster public education
- Encourage emergency planning and preparedness
- Provide training and professional development
- Improve coordination and communications in the emergency response community
- Be an advocate for legislation that is supportive of the emergency management mission
WSEMA Purpose Statement
WSEMA is the professional association of local, county, state and federal emergency management individuals from the private and public sectors committed to:
Providing state leadership and expertise in comprehensive emergency management
Serving as a vital information and assistance resource for local, county and state managers and directors, and private industry
Forging strategic partnerships to advance continuous improvement in emergency management.
WSEMA members come from both the public and private sectors. Members include local, state and federal emergency managers and people from the first responder community. Persons working in the field of emergency management within businesses both large and small represent the private sector.Why should I join?
If you are a professional working within the field of emergency management or a related profession such as fire, law enforcement, risk management, WSEMA is here to represent you. This is your association. We are only as strong as the number of people who contribute to advancing emergency management in our individual jurisdictions and organizations and within Washington State as a whole.What does it cost to become a member?
Membership dues are currently $75.00 per year. Membership dues cover a one year period from October 1st, of the current year through September 30, of the subsequent year.What organizations does WSEMA partner with?Membership Application
Please print and complete the Membership Application Form and mail it and a check for $75.00, payable to WSEMA, to:
John Scheer, WSEMA Treasurer, Franklin County Emergency Management
502 W. Boeing St., Pasco, WA 99301, Phone: 509-545-3546, Fax: 509-545-2139
E-mail:jscheer@co.franklin.wa.us
WSEMA currently partners with the Washington State Emergency Management and the Western Washington Emergency Network to put on an annual spring "Partners in Emergency Management Conference. Over 500 people coming from the emergency management and first response community typically attend this event.What other benefits will I receive for being a WSEMA member?
WSEMA has typically put on a fall educational conference. Membership in the association provides a significant reduction in the cost of the conference registration. This two-day conference has rotated throughout the state and hosted each year by a different jurisdiction, or collation of jurisdictions.What is the history of WSEMA?
WSEMA was initially established on September 24, 1970. Membership was originally made up of only public emergency managers from cities and counties. Voting membership was opened to all persons serving in emergency management and related fields in 1996. Over the years WSEMA has been a strong voice in support of measures needed to improve our state-wide emergency management capabilities. With the addition of private sector members we are now able to collaborate on issues that cut across the private and public sectors. Thus we represent a broader segment of our community.
