FEMA Deputy to Raise Profile of EMS | Firehouse.com

FEMA Deputy to Raise Profile of EMS Firehouse.com: "There should be little doubt that the nation's emergency medical providers have a friend in a very high place.
Richard Serino, the newly appointed deputy administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), told a group of about 100 providers at a conference in New Hampshire that he fully intends to use newly acquired political clout to get more funding for emergency medical service.
FEMA has about $7 billion to give away annually, Serino told the gathered providers.
With that comment someone in the audience called out; 'How about sending some more to EMS?'
'Do you know what, I think I will,' Serino responded, noting that it was a priority on his list. His response drew spontaneous applause."