EMAC Multi-Discipline Course

The development of the EMAC Multi-Discipline Course marks another milestone in the history of the Compact.  Prior to 2004, EMAC deployments were primarily comprised of emergency managers and National Guard.  The 2004 hurricanes that stuck Florida opened EMAC deployments to response and recovery personnel from a variety of disciplines. 

Today, 40 of the 54 EMAC Member States have adopted intrastate agreements that allow for the deployment of non-state owned assets under EMAC and set the stage for a unified mutual aid system that is coordinated through the state emergency management agencies, ensuring a unified response.  This course recgonizes the role of all of the Response and Recovery disciplines that deploy under EMAC and focuses on providing education in the effort to make EMAC deployments more effecive and expedient.

The EMAC Multi-Discipline course provides a comprehensive understanding of EMAC -  from history and governance to reimbursement.  It is focused on response and recovery personnel who would deployment through state emergency management agencies under EMAC, their coordination with the state emergency management agencies, and a cohesive mutual aid system. 

These instructional materials are designed to be taught by an instructor and are provided with both an instructor and student manual.  Individuals who wish to teach the course should attend the FEMA EMI E430 EMAC Train-The-Trainer course where they will both review the course with experienced EMAC instructors and receive classroom materials. 

We invite you to review the collection of course modules and look forward to your feedback.  All modules are provided below as a PowerPoint presentation (PDF), Instructor Manual (PDF), Student Manual (PDF), and short description.  

Introduction to EMAC	PowerPoint	Instructor Manual	Student Manual
"The Introduction to EMAC" reviews what EMAC is, EMAC uses, history, vision, mission and goals, and the types of resources that can be shared through EMAC.
Mutual Aid and EMAC	PowerPoint	Instructor Manual	Student Manual
"Mutual Aid and EMAC" describes the differences between intrastate, interstate and international mutual aid and the development of a unified mutual aid system.
EMAC Articles	PowerPoint	Instructor Manual	Student Manual
"EMAC Articles" reviews each of the thirteen (13) EMAC Articles of Agreement - which constitute legally binding procedures on how emergency assistance will be exchanged among the Member States during times of emergency or disaster under EMAC.
EMAC Governance	PowerPoint	Instructor Manual	Student Manual
"EMAC Governance" provides the participants an overview of the governance structure that supports EMAC.
The States Role Under EMAC	PowerPoint	Instructor Manual	Student Manual
"The States Role Under EMAC" provides an overview of roles and responsibilities required of EMAC Member States.
Introduction to the EMAC Process	PowerPoint	Instructor Manual	Student Manual
"Introduction to the EMAC Process" provides an overview of the EMAC Process for requesting, providing and receiving mutual assistance through EMAC.
EMAC Operational Span of Control	PowerPoint	Instructor Manual	Student Manual
"EMAC Operational Span of Control" describes the span of control for EMAC Operations.  It identifies the operational coordination and control components utilized to manage emergency operations and provide for rapid expansion of EMAC activities.
Financial Reimbursement	PowerPoint	Instructor Manual	Student Manual
"Financial Reimbursement" provides an overview of reimbursement from the perspective of deployed personnel.
EMAC Process In-Depth	PowerPoint	Instructor Manual	Student Manual
"EMAC Process In-Depth" is an in-depth look at the EMAC process and focuses specifically on personnel who would be deployed under EMAC through each phase of the process.
End of Course Evaluation and Wrap-up	PowerPoint	Instructor Manual	Student Manual
"End of Course Evaluation and Wrap-up" provides a short quiz with review and graduation.