Overview

Our nation faces an ever-changing homeland security risk environment, and the profession of emergency management must evolve to meet it. The nation needs well-trained emergency management personnel, strategic leadership, and innovation. FEMA’s National Disaster & Emergency Management University ensures we continue to build a distinct pipeline of talent and depth of knowledge to proactively face current and future threats and hazards. Since its founding as the Civil Defense Staff College in 1951, FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute (EMI) has evolved to meet the needs of a changing world. Today, in response to a global pandemic, more frequent severe weather emergencies, and domestic threats, EMI is transforming into the National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU). This transformation reflects our commitment to meet the changing needs of the emergency management field and the security of our homeland.

Mission

The National Disaster and Emergency Management University (NDEMU), established by FEMA, aims to
strengthen the nation’s capacity to prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate disasters. It empowers society through education, builds the next generation of emergency managers, and advances the profession through specialized schools.

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Upcoming Events

• FY 2026 FEMA Executive Public Information Officer Week 2 Jun 8, 2026 – Jun 11, 2026 • Emmitsburg, MD
• FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer Jun 22, 2026 – Jun 26, 2026 • Romeoville, IL
• K0105 Public Information Basics Jun 22, 2026 – Jun 26, 2026 • TBA
• FEMA Executive Public Information Officer FY27 Application Due Jun 30, 2026 • Emmitsburg, MD
• K0105 Public Information Basics Jul 7, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 • TBA
• FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer Jul 20, 2026 – Jul 24, 2026 • Williamsport, PA
• FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer Jul 27, 2026 – Jul 31, 2026 • Emmitsburg, MD
• L0105 Public Information Basics Jul 28, 2026 – Jul 30, 2026 • Belmont, NY
• FEMA L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer Aug 3, 2026 – Aug 7, 2026 • Raleigh, NC
• L0105 Public Information Basics Aug 4, 2026 – Aug 6, 2026 • Cary, IL