National Association Directory
Explore our alphabetical list of regional emergency management, business continuity, and first responder associations across the United States. These multi-state organizations provide networking, training, and professional development opportunities for practitioners, students, and affiliates. Some regions may not yet be listed—if your association is missing, please contact us to have it added. Search your region to discover membership benefits, including conferences, workshops, certifications, and student-focused opportunities.
Emergency Management Associations
International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM)
The mission of IAEM is to advance the profession by promoting the principles of emergency management; and, to serve its members by providing information, networking and development opportunities.
State Urban Search & Rescue Alliance (SUSAR)
The State Urban Search & Rescue (SUSAR) Alliance aims to enhance the search and rescue capabilities of resources across the country and the world, regardless of agency affiliation. The organization strives to promote knowledge sharing and learning from each other to continuously improve response capabilities. It also explores ways to collaborate and respond more efficiently.
National Emergency Management Association
NEMA provides national leadership and expertise in comprehensive emergency management; serves as a vital emergency management information and assistance resource; and advances continuous improvement in emergency management through strategic partnerships, innovative programs, and collaborative policy positions.
Business Continuity Associations
Association of Continuity Professionals (ACP)
The Association of Continuity Professionals (ACP) is a leading organization for business continuity professionals. ACP membership offers exceptional opportunities for professional growth and success.
Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI)
Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI) is the oldest and largest nonprofit that helps organizations around the world prepare for and recover from disasters by providing education, accreditation, and thought leadership in business continuity, disaster recovery, cyber resilience and related fields.
Business Continuity Institute (BCI)
The BCI is the global membership association of choice for business continuity and resilience professionals. With 9,000 members in more than 120 countries, we provide education, training & certification, membership, thought leadership, events, and more.
Business Contiunity Planners Association
The mission of BCPA is to provide a professional and educational environment for the exchange of experience, dissemination of information, professional growth, and for added value of mutual interest to the membership.
First Responder Associations
The International Co-Responder Alliance (ICRA)
The International Co-Responder Alliance (ICRA) was established to unite, promote, strengthen, and expand multi-disciplinary co-responder programs, while improving outcomes for first responders, behavioral health professionals and individuals affected by behavioral health issues.
United States First Responders Association (USFRA)
The purpose of USFRA is to advance the profession of fire, emergency, police and military services through proactive community leadership, education, advocacy, policy, procedure, and guidelines that would best help our emergency services provide aid to the citizens of the United States.
National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC)
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is the only organization created solely to support volunteer firefighters, EMTs, and rescue personnel through a wide range of programs and benefits. Become a member of the NVFC to get what you need to be your best for you, your crew, and your community.
