Nation’s Fire Fighters Support R. David Paulison as Emergency Management Chief

WASHINGTON, DC – With the confirmation hearing of R. David Paulison scheduled for Wednesday, International Association of Fire Fighters General President Harold A. Schaitberger issued this statement in support of the nominee for undersecretary of the Federal Emergency Management:

“The nation’s fire fighters know our country will be better prepared with David Paulison in charge of our nation’s emergency management. We need a seasoned emergency response professional for this important post.

“With hurricane season approaching, our nation needs quick Senate approval of David Paulison.

“His proven track record in emergency response planning, preparedness, management, emergency medical care, rescue, recovery and emergency incident mitigation make him the perfect fit for the top emergency response position in the federal government.”

**IAFF President Schaitberger is available for interviews**

The International Association of Fire Fighters, headquartered in Washington, DC, represents more than 273,000 full-time professional fire fighters and paramedics who provide emergency medical response to 80 percent of the population in the United States and Canada. More than 2,500 IAFF members responded throughout the Gulf region to assist those communities and rescue those in need, even as many suffered losses of their own. The IAFF has provided relief in the form of money, food, water, clothing, shelter, rebuilding, medical and psychological assistance. More information is available at www.iaff.org.

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