David Emswiler

David has spent most of his adult life working in emergency services, he has a clear understanding of what is involved in that realm of operations. He brings to his role at EMU a genuine concern and interest in seeing that both those that reside on campus, and those using the facilities are provided with a safe and secure environment. He has a diverse background in fire safety and emergency planning, with more recent experience in employee safety.

• B.S. Eastern Mennonite University, 1996
• A.A. Eastern Mennonite University, 1989
• Career Certificate, Fire Science. Blue Ridge Community College, 1982

• Member Central Shenandoah Valley Fire Marshal’s Association
• Member Harrisonburg Police Department Citizens Advisory Counsel
• Member Harrisonburg/Rockingham Emergency Management Taskforce/ LEPC
• BOD Broadway Volunteer Fire Department Inc
• Former member of the Broadway Emergency Squad
• Former member of the Broadway Community Park, BOD

OSHA – OSHA10 Construction Safety and Health

FEMA – Professional Development Series in Emergency Management

Virginia Department of Fire Programs Fire Marshal Academy-Fire Inspector I & II

Virginia Office of EMS -EMT-B

National Fire Academy -Public Fire Education Specialist

Virginia Department of Emergency Management
Principles of Emergency Management
Rapid Assessment
Emergency OPS / Center, Management and OPS

VSP/VDEM- Fusion Liaison Officer

FBI- SAR Initiative

FEMA/Department of Homeland Security

• NIMS 100
• NIMS 100SC
• NIMS 200
• NIMS 300
• NIMS 400
• NIMS 700

Department Of Homeland Security, National Fire Academy, multiple classes and certifications.
Virginia Department of Fire Programs, multiple classes and certifications.

• DHS National Fire Academy- University/College Campus Fire and Life Safety
• Blue Ridge Safety Association- When OSHA Knocks
• Marsh Risk Consulting- Emergency Response for Dust Explosions
• Harrisonburg Fire Department- Fire Extinguisher, Train the Trainer
• Campus Fire Watch- Fire Safety Program
• Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development- Building Code Academy
• Virginia State Police- Explosives Identification
• IAFF- Methamphetamine/Drug Lab Identification