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Flagler County Florida - Manager Ryan Simpson awarded for dedicated unselfish enthusiastic service to Emergency Management 02 February 2024 ( news )
Flagler County , state Florida ( By Press Release office)
Feb 02,2024
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February 2 , 2024– Flagler County Emergency Management Manager Ryan Simpson was presented with the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association ( FEPA ) “Gary Arnold Emergency Management Service Award” at its annual meeting Thursday ( February 1 ) . This award is provided to an individual for dedicated , unselfish and enthusiastic service to improving the emergency management community in Florida .
“I am humbled to be receiving this award , ” Simpson said . “I really love what I do , and I get to work with some amazing people – both Flagler County staff and the team of volunteers I have the privilege to oversee . ”
Lord nominated Simpson but was uninvolved in the selection .
“I am very excited for him , ” Lord said . “He is a dedicated emergency manager for Flagler County , and equally dedicated to the profession throughout the State of Florida . ”
Simpson in his role for the county takes the lead for emergency management planning , exercise , and accreditation programs . Statewide , he is part of the FEPA Academy cadre instructing , supporting logistics , and he coordinates other instructors for key sections of the curriculum . Simpson is also a FEPA certification commissioner .
“He is a true model employee here at the county , ” Lord said . “He directly oversees more than 20 active volunteers , in addition to taking time away from his family to fulfill his obligations to FEPA . ”
The Florida Emergency Preparedness Association was created in 1956 to help professional Emergency Managers work to protect the people of Florida . It serves as Florida’s premier association representing emergency managers in both the private and public sector , inclusive of all levels of government .
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