Mid-Atlantic Center for Emergency Management

Frederick Community College congratulates Recruit Class 40!👏Wishing these newest recruits a bright and successful future ahead as they begin their careers in public service!

🔥🚒 Wildfire Awareness Starts with Understanding the Risk!

Former Frederick Community College Emergency Management student Kyle Pinon recently visited campus during a recruiting event and shared an important reminder about seasonal fire safety. In Frederick County, Maryland, the burning of trash and brush is prohibited from June through August to help reduce wildfire risk and protect air quality. While Maryland's summer humidity and frequent storms often help lower the threat of wildfires locally, other parts of the country are experiencing heightened fire activity. Over the weekend, the nation's wildfire preparedness level increased, signaling a greater demand for firefighting resources and coordination across the United States.

Wildfire experts monitor fire activity, weather conditions, fuel levels, and resource availability to assess risks and support response efforts. The National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) plays a key role in tracking these conditions and coordinating wildfire management nationwide.

👉 What does an increase in national wildfire preparedness mean for firefighters, emergency managers, and communities? Explore the latest updates from National Interagency Fire Center and learn how wildfire risks are monitored across the nation.🔥🌎🚒

FCC will observe the following Wellness Days this summer. There will be minimal staffing College-wide on:

Friday, June 26
Friday, July 10
Friday, July 17
Friday, July 24
Friday, July 31

Classes will be in session. Campus services will be limited. Emergency services and online resources will be available.

Visit frederick.edu/hours for more information.

🐿️ Did you know? Frederick Community College has squirrel feeders tucked across campus because even our smallest residents deserve a bite!

🌳 Supporting our environment comes in all sizes, sometimes with fluffy tails and big appetites. Thanks to a shared campus effort, different departments take turns keeping our feeders filled and our outdoor spaces lively.

🌰 Most recently, our department installed a new squirrel feeder behind the A building giving our furry friends a refreshed spot to snack and play!

🐾 Small touches like these help keep FCC green, welcoming, and full of life for everyone who calls our campus home. . 🐿️🌿

Public Safety Professionals Club received well‑deserved recognition for their outstanding support and collaboration in campus initiatives. 🎉
We are also celebrating Professor Didi Culp from the Legal & Public Safety Career Community for her award in outstanding advising 👏 and Dr. Tracy Parker’s Paralegal Club for their meaningful community contributions 🌟
MACEM&PS is proud of this incredible team and their commitment to service, leadership, and community spirit. Congratulations to all! 🙌

📣 Our team is at in Las Vegas! Come see us at Booth 737!

Looking for ways to support your early career professionals on their path to CPA candidacy? We’ve got you covered. Stop by to:

✅ Learn how we help candidates earn affordable college credits
🚀 Discover our new AttainEdge program
🎁 Grab some fun swag (and say hi!)

Whether you are exploring new solutions or just want to connect, we’d love to meet you. See you there!

MACEM&PS showcases Emergency Management Partnerships at Statewide Forum 🚨🤝

We participated as an exhibitor at the Maryland Department of Emergency Management- MDEM 2026 Whole Community Integration Forum at MDEM Headquarters.

Instructional Specialist Alan Lyons and Special Projects Manager Stephen Stuart Carter connected with attendees to share MACEM&PS capabilities, including contracting support, grant initiatives, and academic pathways within the Legal and Public Safety Career Community. They also engaged with partners across the state, including Christina Ferguson, head of MDEM’s Nonprofit Engagement Program and a leader within the Whole Community Initiatives Branch.

This year’s forum, “Partnering for the New Normal: A State-Led Disaster Forum,” brought together public, private, nonprofit, and community partners to strengthen coordination for disaster response and recovery, identify emerging needs, and align resources across Maryland.

MACEM&PS at Frederick Community College is proud to support MDEM and Maryland’s emergency management community 🤝

This week, our incredible interns and work-study students got a big, warm send-off with Jason Deater (Legal and Public Safety Career Community Assistant Dean & MACEM&PS Director) cheering them on with a heartfelt "Farewell and Best Wishes!" 👋💙

The Frederick Community College Legal and Public Safety Career Community (LPSCC) and the Mid-Atlantic Center for Emergency Management & Public Safety (MACEM&PS) are SO proud of our four Frederick County Public Schools FCPS Maryland Interns and our Work Study Student! 🙌

🌟 Where they are headed next: 🎒 Cheyenne Conners, Angelina Crowder & Molly McNeece are leveling up in higher education!
🏫 Cosette Meeler is heading back to Oakdale High School to RULE her senior year! 🩺 Lyly Rene-Andre is bringing her talents to our Nursing Program!

These rockstars tackled some seriously important work this semester 💪 — legislative monitoring, program research, accessibility reviews, course development, resource review, public relations, and social media. Every semester, our FCPS Interns and Work Study Students prove they are absolute MVPs on our team. 🏆

📣 And the excitement doesn't stop! We're rolling out the welcome mat for our summer intern, Grace Yoder from Oakdale High School! 🎉 Here's hoping for a "FULL HOUSE" come Fall 2026! 🏠✨

Thank you for your talent, energy, and heart, team. You'll always be part of the MACEM&PS family! 💙

We are excited to be participating in the 40th Annual MDEMA Homeland Security and Emergency Management Symposium in Ocean City, MD!

This statewide event brings together leaders across local, state, federal, private, and nonprofit sectors to strengthen partnerships and advance emergency management capabilities.

We are showcasing how education supports readiness and resilience at every stage of the learning continuum, helping build the workforce of today and tomorrow.

📍 Stop by and say hello. We would love to connect!

Announcing the First Regionalized Testing Event in Western Maryland for the Maryland State Police

If you are interested in becoming a Maryland State Trooper or Cadet, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

📅 Date: June 13, 2026
📍 Location: 11400 Robinwood Drive, Hagerstown, Maryland

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/5n8w6zey

Attendees will have the opportunity to:

Complete the Functional Fitness Test
Take the Written Examination
Participate in an In-Person Orientation

Don’t miss this chance to take the next step toward a career with the Maryland State Police.