EMN Articles Archive: Morals & Ethics
A collection of EMN Articles on a specific subject. This is for articles on the EM Network's Substack substantially about EM-related Morals and Ethics.
Many of these posts were written over time, by different authors. There will probably be some disagreements and varying opinions on these subjects. Enjoy!
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Morals (EM focused, of course)
First and foremost is the collection by
entitled “The Screwtape Letters” - 15 posts for paid subscribers at the ’s Leader’s Intent section.the cavalry ain't comin'
Thirty years ago today, on the morning of Monday, August 24th, 1992, a Florida politician named Lawton Chiles was less than a year into his first term as governor as Andrew, a Category 5 hurricane, plowed through the town of Homestead, Florida, completely obliterating the houses and stripping them off their foundations. In Miami-Dade County, the 165-mil…
The Moral Imperative of Excellence in Emergency Management
As an emergency management professional, you stand at the front lines of crisis, where every decision, action, and moment of leadership has far-reaching consequences. This is a calling—a commitment not just to a job but to a high-stakes service that impacts lives, communities, and the very fabric of society. Today, I challenge you to reflect deeply on y…
Mt. Moral High Ground
I have recently been thinking, researching and writing about acts of violence; especially in relation to how the concepts and practices of professional Emergency Management can be implemented to make a positive difference. Simply put – these threats cannot be missioned against solely by law …
The Luxury of Being Pejorative
Here goes… and apologies up-front to those who are not fans of alliteration.
TN2P Interview w/Dr. Shirley Feldmann-Jensen & Dr. Sandy Smith
The main purpose of a code of ethics is to help professionals do what is morally right in any situation where the answer may not always be apparent. Codes of ethics provide a standard and benchmarks for how one behaves and supports the overall occupational identity of emergency managers. With a code of ethics, decision making for moral dilemmas is prote…
Dr. Andrea Adams Interview
Andrea Adams is a skilled professional who brings business and industry experience to any task she undertakes. She earned a Ph.D., in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Capella University, and holds a J.D. from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, and an M.B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles. Andrea is a licensed attorney in the …
Is Emergency Management A Profession or a Job
Whether or not emergency management is considered a profession has been discussed and debated for several years. There are all sorts of implications including recognition as professionals, education versus training, classroom instruction versus on-the-job experience, and respect for the work emergency managers do both when responding to a disaster and w…
Statesmanship in Emergency Management
Emergency management is not just about logistics, plans, and checklists—it’s about leadership, not just any leadership. We need statesmanship—the rare blend of courage, vision, integrity, and influence that shapes how policies are written and how they serve the public for generations to come.