Certified Floodplain Manager Program (CFM ® )

CFM ® Program History National Program Since 1999 National Program Managed by ASFPM Executive Office CFM ® is a Registered Trademark of ASFPM

ASFPM’s Role Administration of CFM ® Program Set minimum standards Training – conferences, webinars and online Accredit/audit chapter programs 3

Why Become a CFM? Professional credibilityProfessional credibility Confidence in professional knowledgeConfidence in professional knowledge Professional/public recognitionProfessional/public recognition Job advancement potentialJob advancement potential Opportunity for continued educationOpportunity for continued education Personal satisfactionPersonal satisfaction 4

CFMs Make a Difference! 1.CFMs reduce community liability 2.CFMs promote safer development 3.CFMs know how to reduce flood insurance premiums 4.CFMs know how to reduce property damage 5.CFMs help improve water quality 6.CFMs advise wise land-use 7.CFMs are trusted local advisors 8.CFMs abide by a Code of Ethics 5

CFM ® Facts Nationally standardized exam Pass rate of 75 percent Approaching 10,000 CFMs 6

Become a CFM ® - Easy as Prepare for exam through work experience and study (prep guide posted on ASFPM website) 2.Identify exam date/location at and submit a completed application and fee to ASFPM 3.Pass exam, which is: Closed book of 120 multiple choice questions 3 hours allowed to complete exam Score of 70 percent or better to pass 7

CFM ® Exam Content 5-10% Overall Context of Floodplain Management 20-25% Floodplain Mapping 20-25% NFIP Regulatory Standards 15-20% Regulatory Administrative Procedures 10-15% Flood Insurance 10-15% Flood Hazard Mitigation 10-15% Natural and Beneficial Functions 5-10% Overall Context of Floodplain Management 20-25% Floodplain Mapping 20-25% NFIP Regulatory Standards 15-20% Regulatory Administrative Procedures 10-15% Flood Insurance 10-15% Flood Hazard Mitigation 10-15% Natural and Beneficial Functions 8

Maintain your CFM ® Certifications are awarded by the ASFPM for a two-year period. CFMs must submit the following items to ASFPM every two years: Renewal Application (mailed to current CFMs) Continuing Education Credit (CEC) documentation Renewal Fee Certifications are awarded by the ASFPM for a two-year period. CFMs must submit the following items to ASFPM every two years: Renewal Application (mailed to current CFMs) Continuing Education Credit (CEC) documentation Renewal Fee 9

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