Congratulations to Karla Pankow, NSH's Director of Emergency Medical Services, who graduated from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s National Disaster & Emergency Management University.
The FEMA Emergency Management Professional Program (EMPP) – National Emergency Management Basic Academy (NEMBA) is a nationally recognized professional development program that builds foundational knowledge and leadership skills across the full emergency management lifecycle—mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
Completion of NEMBA requires successful completion of 16 FEMA Emergency Management Institute (EMI) courses and applied learning aligned with national standards, including NIMS, ICS, and the National Preparedness Goal. This accomplishment reflects a strong commitment to best practices, real-world application, and coordinated emergency response.
For North Shore Health, this training directly supports our mission of “Community Access to Compassionate Care” by strengthening emergency preparedness, continuity of operations, and hospital-EMS-public safety coordination. In a rural, critical access setting, this work enhances readiness, protects patients and staff, and helps ensure our community is prepared before, during, and after emergencies.
Thank you Karla for completing this program and congratulations!