I'm now certified to instruct in Ohio

FEMA prohibits its employees from instructing FEMA courses.

The specific regulation states: "If you are a FEMA Disaster Assistance Employee you may not contract with FEMA to instruct." 

And individual states, including Ohio where I live, don't allow FEMA employees to be paid for instructing. 

In Ohio, the rule is: "Federal Employees - Not eligible for additional instructor compensation whether full or part time."

Since I retired from FEMA last November these rules doesn’t apply to me anymore. 

So, I am now a certified Ohio Emergency Management Agency instructor!

According to Ohio EMA, "The Certified Instructor Program is designed to encourage qualified individuals to become vetted instructors. In addition to receiving the title of an Ohio EMA Certified Instructor, it is an excellent testament to being a knowledgeable professional in the field of Emergency Management. Obtaining this status is an exceptional addition to a resume and you will have an opportunity to work with professionals from around the State of Ohio."

Since the inception of the current certification for instructors in October 2013 Ohio EMA now has 174 instructors certified in 46 courses. 

I'm certified to instruct three FEMA courses: Public Information Officer Awareness, Basic Public Information Officer, and Joint Information Center.