FEMA and your Resume

[rebel100]

Holy year old thread palm man!

There are many jobs out there where having the pertinant FEMA on the resume is not just "ok", but desireable. I don't list all of mine (I would need an extra page). But I do list some of the broader coursework. In particulat the FEMA Professional Developement Series or PDS is a requirement for a growing number of jobs such as Firefighter, Police, Emergency Management, and EMS. I just today finished FEMA IC 300 (in classroom for three days). That along with IC 400 are sought after/required in a growing number of jobs.

I also list the advanced coursework such as FEMA CDP (Center for Domestic Preparedness) course work.....then again I am a practicing Emergency Manager for mer Firefighter/Paramedic.....so maybe I'm just drawn to it! LOL\

Post script....FEMA can't always even account for all it's equipemnt like Satelite phones, bulldoziers, and trailers AFTER an event....the idea that they will wait for a disaster and cull through paperwork to find someone to press into service....well.....that makes me laugh a little. It just isn't a plausable theory. Now if you go through the proper channels and volunteer....yeah, you might get a call. Staff positions on most teams are actually hard to come by, there is usually a waiting list to even be considered.