Emergency Management (EMHS) and disaster-related challenges impact individuals, families, businesses, and governments around the globe. Our Emergency Management and Homeland Security (EMHS) program equips students with the knowledge and skills needed for careers in both the public and private sectors—including federal, state, and local government, law enforcement, fire services, and the military. The curriculum emphasizes the four key phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Students also have the option to pursue a minor in Homeland Security.
Our curriculum recognizes that classroom instruction must be complemented by practical and hands-on learning opportunities. We partner with communities and agencies throughout Massachusetts and neighboring states to support exercises and volunteer activities related to Emergency Management and Homeland Security. All first-year students are required to participate in a two-week experiential learning trip led by our faculty. This service-learning program integrates students with volunteer organizations that help communities prepare for and recover from disasters and improve resiliency. Previous partnerships have included Habitat for Humanity in Florida and Team Rubicon in California. This year’s freshmen will be travelling to Asheville, North Carolina to help with Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. Experiential learning destinations are subject to change annually as we adjust to real-world events, but meaningful work, camaraderie, and team-building remain the pillars of each trip. In addition, as cadets advance through the curriculum, they are required to complete at least two cooperative education (co-op) placements, gaining real-world experience in the field. To further prepare for professional success, cadets may earn certifications such as: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – Massachusetts, Firefighter I and II (in partnership with the Onset Fire Department), and Paramedic Certification (in partnership with the Comprehensive Medical Training Institute).
Latest Emergency Management Updates:
- November Newsletter!
Our November newsletter has just dropped! See what we’ve been upto! - Wareham Active Shooter Drill
On Wednesday, October 29th, a cohort of our freshman Emergency Management cadets volunteered as role players in an active shooter drill in Wareham, organized by the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC). They did an outstanding job! - EM | September Newsletter
The September Newsletter 2025 has arrived! Check out what our cadets have been doing! - EM | June 2025 NewsletterOur final newsletter from this year’s rates. Thank you to all of them!
- April 2025 EM NewsletterApril 2025: The rates have published April’s EM Newsletter. Check it out!:
- Emergency Management News April 2025 and EarlierThursday, March 6, 2025: CMTI/MMA’s EMT Cohort 2 kicked off tonight with a full class! Best of luck to all the students! January 22, 2025: Today, MMA’s Emergency Management Department, Barnstable County and Air Force Emergency Management are proud to host retired Boston Police Chief Dan Linskey for his presentation: Leading Before, During and After… Read more: Emergency Management News April 2025 and Earlier
- Guatemala 2025 – 01/31/25 – Work Day # 14 & Final Blog Post
Written by: Tanner Linhard Last workday. Although we started off with our usual routine—getting our gear situated, heading down to Violetta’s for breakfast, and then heading out to our assigned worksites—everything felt different. Everyone was much quieter than usual. The walk to Violetta’s was almost completely silent, as was sitting down and eating the French… Read more: Guatemala 2025 – 01/31/25 – Work Day # 14 & Final Blog Post - Guatemala 2025 – 01/30/25 – Work Day # 13
Written by: 1/C Nathan Lemire 01/30/25 Today was our final Thursday here in Guatemala. Given that we are less than seventy-two hours away from being back in the United States, I can’t help but think just how impactful these past four weeks have been, not only from a professional standpoint but also at a deep… Read more: Guatemala 2025 – 01/30/25 – Work Day # 13 - Guatemala 2025 -01/29/25- Work Day # 12
Written by: 1/C Seamus Connolly Happy Wednesday from Antigua! Today as always kicked off at Violetta’s for breakfast at 0700, where the group of hungry cadets demolished cereal with bananas, as well as drank the morning cup of Joe. After everyone was fat and happy, we all said our goodbyes and departed to our respective… Read more: Guatemala 2025 -01/29/25- Work Day # 12 - Guatemala 2025 -01/28/25- Work Day # 11
Written by: Sean Davis Today was the second work day of our final week in Guatemala. Everyone is getting a bit sad that the end is near, but before we can think about going home, we need to finish our work and Spanish classes. It all begins with a good morning. My day began with… Read more: Guatemala 2025 -01/28/25- Work Day # 11 - Guatemala 2025 -01/27/25- Work Day # 10
Written by: Reagan Kerecz Guatemala 2025 – Work Day # 10 Today marks the start of our final week in Guatemala. I’m grateful for everything we’ve experienced here but also ready to go home. I didn’t expect to miss my family and my dog this much, but I’m looking forward to getting home soon. I… Read more: Guatemala 2025 -01/27/25- Work Day # 10 - Guatemala 2025 – 01/26/25 – Return to Antiqua from Lake Atitlán
Written by: Yorlan Herrera I got up at 0800 today after yesterday’s long but rewarding adventure into the lake’s picturesque cities. Each town had something charming: cobblestone streets with colorful houses or breathtaking views over the lake with towering mountains behind. By 0830, I headed for breakfast. The meal was simple yet satisfying: fluffy scrambled… Read more: Guatemala 2025 – 01/26/25 – Return to Antiqua from Lake Atitlán - Guatemala 2025 -01/25/25- Lake Atitlán – Second Day
Written by: Hannah Burton Woke up this morning around 8:00 AM to the amazing views of Lake Atitlán. The lake’s surrounded by volcanoes, and it’s the deepest in all of Central America at 341 meters. It was formed 84,000 years ago after a volcanic eruption. Anyway, we were all up, got dressed, and headed down… Read more: Guatemala 2025 -01/25/25- Lake Atitlán – Second Day - Guatemala 2025 – 01/24/25 – First Day at Lake Atitlan
Written by: Mackenzie Champagne Today began with the anticipation of a new adventure. After weeks of hard work, we were finally getting the chance to relax. It felt rewarding to wake up knowing that I had earned this break. We all eagerly talked about our excitement to see the beauty of Lake Atitlán. Captain Lennon… Read more: Guatemala 2025 – 01/24/25 – First Day at Lake Atitlan - Guatemala 2025 -01/23/25- Work Day # 9
Written by: Morgan Mendonca 01/23/25 Today started like our other work days with breakfast at Violetta’s at 7:00 a.m. where we enjoyed bananas, bean paste with some chips, chicken patty, and eggs. After breakfast, it was about a 45-minute bus ride and a short five-minute walk to the community center in San Antonio. We made… Read more: Guatemala 2025 -01/23/25- Work Day # 9 - Guatemala 2025 – 01/22/25 – Work Day # 8
Written by: Makynzi Sprague 01/22/25 Today, I made it to Violetta’s for breakfast at 0700. We had pancakes, watermelon, and bananas. We split up to go to our work sites when everybody finished eating. Everybody in my group was feeling healthy again, so we had our full team along with Professor Cadwalader who was joining… Read more: Guatemala 2025 – 01/22/25 – Work Day # 8 - Guatemala 2025 -01/21/25- Work Day # 7
Written by: Vicenzo Roling-Stella When the alarm woke me up at 0617, I felt slightly tired from the constant routine of the past week. However, that did not last very long because I knew the work we had to complete wouldn’t resolve itself if we didn’t do something about it. So, shoving any thoughts of… Read more: Guatemala 2025 -01/21/25- Work Day # 7 - Guatemala 2025 -01/20/25- Work Day # 6
Written by: Pablo Hruska-Cleary When I woke up, I instantly felt the effect of the weekend Volcano climb on my legs. Although they were not as sore as I thought, I could feel my stiff muscles ache with every step. I could especially feel it in my calves this morning. Walking over to Violetta’s, I… Read more: Guatemala 2025 -01/20/25- Work Day # 6 - Guatemala 2025 – 01/19/25 – Volcano Hike, Day Two
Written by: Mackenzie Champagne Today began bright and early at 4:00 AM, when we packed our bags and began preparing for the grueling day ahead. I won’t lie—I had a serious case of altitude sickness, which made the early hours a bit more challenging than I would’ve liked. I hoped it would pass as the… Read more: Guatemala 2025 – 01/19/25 – Volcano Hike, Day Two - Guatemala 2025 – 01/18/25 – Volcano Hike, Day One
Written by: Reagan Kerecz Today was the big day we had all been eagerly waiting for, our hike and overnight stay at Acatenango Volcano. I woke up at 0530 to finish packing and by 0650, we left for breakfast at Violetta’s. For breakfast, we had oatmeal, breakfast burritos, and bananas. The perfect menu to get… Read more: Guatemala 2025 – 01/18/25 – Volcano Hike, Day One