Mr. Flores is the Burn Outreach Coordinator at the University Medical Center New Orleans, formerly Charity Hospital. He has over 30 years of EMS experience, most recently serving as the Chief for EMS for the City of New Orleans for more than 27 years. His leadership played a pivotal role in the rebuilding of New Orleans EMS, following Hurricane Katrina, to being recognized as a leader in EMS quality care and practices in the industry. Chief Flores is the Southern Regional Burn Disaster Coordinator for the American Burn Association (ABA) and has been named the Disaster Committee Chair of the ABA. Additional committees include the Louisiana Emergency Response Network – Region 1 Board and the Governor Appointed position on the Louisiana EMS Certification Commission.