Item B1
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: July 15. 2003
Division: Management Services
Bulk Item: Yes
No -X..
Department: Administrative Services
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Presentation of Years of Service Award to Priscilla London for
fifteen (15) years of service to Monroe County.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Board adopted Years of Service Award as part of employee
recognition program; Monroe County Code Section 2-15.6
PREVIOUS REVELANT BOCC ACTION: None
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Presentation
TOTAL COST: $200.00
COST TO COUNTY: $200.00
UDGETED: Yes-X-
No
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
No X
AMOUNT PER MONTH_ Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty _ OMB/Purchasing _ Risk Management _
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Sheila A. Barker
To Follow_ Not Required_
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
DOCUMENTATION:
Included
_ DISPOSITION:
AGENDA ITEM # 13 J
Revised 2/27/01
PRISCILLA LONDON
YEARS OF SERVICE
15 YEARS
Priscilla brought several things with her when she came to Monroe County 15 years ago.
She brought with her:
1. Four years experience in the nursing field
2. Associates Degree in Drafting and Tool Design
She acquired much more during her Employment in Monroe County:
. Florida State Certified Emergency Medical Technician
. Florida State Certified Fire Safety Inspector
. Graduated from the University of Cincinnati, Cum Laud with a degree in
· Fire and Safety Engineering Technology
. Fire Safety Instructor from Miami-Dade Community College
Through a continual pursuit for excellence she has obtained the following certifications
that have provided the technology and background to enhance her position as Safety
Administrator:
. Certified Public Manager, Florida State University
. Certificate in Supervisory Management
. Advanced Safety Certificate, National Safety Council
. Certified Emergency Manager, National Coordinating Council on Emergency
Management
. Florida Professional Emergency Manager, Fl. Emergency Preparedness
Association
In additional to certifications, she has acquired the following awards throughout her 15
years:
. Graduated Cum Laud, University of Cincinnati (UC)
. Distinguished Alumni Award, UC
. Burning for Knowledge Award, UC
. Fire Marshal's Award on Fire Fighter Safety
. Service Award, Monroe County Fire Marshal
. Playground Inspection Program, National Association of Counties (NACO)
. Refuge of Last Resort Program, NACO
. Employee of the Month
. Phoenix Award for Life Saving, Monroe County fire Rescue
. Service Above Self Award, Rotary Club
She also holds memberships in job-related organizations:
. National Safety Council
· National Fire Protection Association
. Florida Emergency Preparedness Association
. Fire Department Safety Officers Association
. National Safety Council
. And more
She has trained Monroe County Fire Fighters in hazardous material response. She has
been guest speaker for South Florida Hurricane Conferences and the National Hurricane
Conference. She headed up the Sheltering Task force to ensure the shortfalls
encountered from Hurricane Georges were addressed for future events. She has provided
training in occupational safety, fire prevention education, hurricane evacuation and
preparedness and exposures to chemical and biological hazards for the volunteer fire
fighters, employees, senior citizens and children in Monroe County.
In her 15 years she has produced and implemented the First Hazardous Material
Emergency Response Plan, the first Occupational Safety and Health Program for
V olunteer Fire fighters, Revisions of the Monroe County Safety Program, Asbestos
Management Plan, Playground Inspection Program and Shelter Program including
Florida's first Refuge of Last Resort Program.
She has provided her services to our county employees with compassion,
enthusiasm, and a feeling of ownership of our community, our county government
and a concern for each and every one of our employees. Her job description
requires her to ensure our employees are working in a safety and healthy
environment and to provide a safe place for the public. She is always evaluating
procedures to find unique and innovative ways to effectively improve the safety of
our County Employees and the public.