The Fire-Rescue
Commission presented Ms. Jeanne Griffin, the former County Finance
Director, with a plaque, recognizing her many contributions to the
Fire-Rescue Department. Ms. Griffith, who left the County Government in
September, managed all of the Fire Improvement Bonds in addition to
her other duties. She assisted with budgets and the financial side of
the operation. The County Council began issuing Fire Improvement Bonds
in 2000 to build and equip new fire stations, upgrade protective
equipment and replace aging apparatus. Ms. Griffith assisted the
Commission in many ways and provided a great deal of guidance. She was
instrumental in locating funding to purchase equipment, such as the Two
Breathing Air Compressor's purchased this year. Additionally, she
assisted with several Grants and helped to re-establish the Volunteer
Incentive Program, Pay-for-Calls for our Volunteer Firefighters.
Ms. Griffith
accepted a job with the City of Mount Pleasant in their Finance
Department.
