Should fire, police, EMS, and emergency management professionals have independent
certification standards? Are any of these fields related enough to combine professional and
organizational accreditation? Read the "GCU Statement on the Integration of Faith and Work."
Describe an ethical challenge emergency managers might face while working alongside high-
level government and elected officials. What type of challenges could emerge? How might an
emergency manager with a Christian worldview resolve an ethical challenge?
When it comes to the different emergency responders like fire, police, and EMS, they
should have different certification standards. Each discipline has its lane of responsibility. They
do not operate similarly, though they may respond to the same emergency. Some situations may
require only one of these responders. Things become complicated when combining different
disciplines. Getting certified in anything is a complete endeavor. Learning the many aspects of
any profession takes a lot of time and effort. Every job has its process to get its certification
completed. The most intriguing part of the GCU Statement on integrating work and faith is
thinking from the perspective of people and myself. In many situations, a person will ask if they
are making the right decision. Christian ethics should allow the person to make the correct
assumptions and have the right intentions. When a person uses Christian ethics in their
workplace, it usually leads to better outcomes for everyone.
Kranick, L. (2016, March 7). Emergency Management Certifications: Consider Both National
and State Options. https://amuedge.com/emergency-management-certifications-consider-
both-national-and-state-options/
