Abstract
The emergency management field has long been split by an apparent "gap" between academics and practitioners, in spite of efforts over many years to bring these two occupational domains closer together. This paper argues that, while there are differences in the way work is done in these domains, they can actually be seen as part of the same overall profession because they are concerned with the production and application of the same knowledge for the same purpose. The paper bases its argument on the activities considered to be part of Comprehensive Emergency Management, and draws additional support from the relationship between research and practice in other professions. The paper concludes by arguing that the emergency management profession would be strengthened by declaratively closing the gap.
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