About Us:

Southeast Region Emergency Medical Services Council (SEREMS Council) was incorporated 5 May 1977 to aid in the improvement, advancement, and growth of emergency medical services throughout the communities of Southeast Alaska.  With the annual renewal of our grant funding, SEREMS Council has aided the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Section of Injury Prevention and EMS by providing the manpower to help accomplish goals that otherwise could not be completed.  Though an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we play an integral part of the Injury Prevention and EMS network.

SEREMS Council serves as a highly utilized support mechanism for emergency medical services, fire departments, and clinics throughout our region.  We help with the coordination of training for professional and volunteer providers.  We aid in the acquisition of medical supplies, and training equipment.  Our knowledge base and experience provides critical support to the administrative needs of volunteer services.

Those who provide emergency medical services in Southeast Alaska are a close knit and unique group of people.  Successes are appreciated by all.  Crisis and heartbreak are felt by all.  Over the years, SEREMS Council has been looked to by large and small services alike for logistical, administrative, and most importantly  moral support.  Just as they are there for their communities, we are there for them.

Southeast Region EMS Council has many successes to be proud of, and many more challenges to face.  With continued support from the State of Alaska, we can continue to strive for the best emergency medical care for all.

 

Board of Directors:

The Board of Directors serves as the governing body for Southeast Region EMS Council, Inc.  This body holds responsibility for guiding Council work assuring financial accountability.  The composition and specific responsibilities of the Board are set out in the organization’s bylaws.  The Executive Committee has the responsibility of financial oversight and direct supervision of the Executive Director.  Each Director on the Board serves in an unpaid capacity.

 

Mission Statement:

To ensure the best possible emergency health care throughout Southeast Alaska.

 

Program Goals:

  1. Emergency medical care is available to all people in Southeast Alaska.

  2. Quality emergency medical training is available to meet the needs of the region.

  3. All components of the emergency medical system have appropriate medical direction.

  4. All components of the emergency medical system have communication and transportation systems in place linking each component to he next higher level of care.

  5. All components of the emergency medical system have mass casualty response systems in place.

  6. All components of the emergency medical system are adequately funded to provide needed services according to state standards.

  7. All components of the emergency medical system are working together to set and reach common goals.

  8. Injury prevention is an established part of the emergency medical system.