Bamberg resident Brittany Barnwell has been hired as the new Bamberg County Emergency Services Director. Barnwell, a former employee of the Emergency Services Department, returns to the County after departing her position with the South Carolina Emergency Management Division, where she served as the Regional Emergency Coordinator. Barnwell will be responsible for directing and coordinating the County’s Emergency Preparedness and Emergency Services communications personnel by planning, directing, managing and overseeing all the activities and operations of the County’s Enhanced 911 system and ensuring all emergency services revenues and expenditures are handled according to state law and funding guidelines.
Barnwell’s state experience with LEMPG and CERT Grant Writing will be beneficial to Bamberg County and the Emergency Services Division in their ongoing efforts to identify and secure grant funding for the County. “My past jobs gave me the knowledge and training needed for this position. Just seeing how much I could help the community makes me want to work even harder for Bamberg County,” Barnwell stated in a recent interview.
Barnwell’s experience with the state and the County also allows her to see how the County can become more efficient. She plans to expand education opportunities for the community to help improve emergency preparedness. Barnwell understands better educating the public is key to this position being successful for Bamberg County and considers this one of her top goals as director. Barnwell added, “I’m so happy to be able to give back to my community, and I look forward to making Bamberg a better prepared and aware county.” Barnwell states that her goals are centered on what is best for the future of Bamberg County Emergency Services and the citizens of Bamberg County.
Bamberg County Administrator Joey R. Preston stated, “Bamberg County is fortunate to have Brittany join its team. She brings an exciting attitude and work ethic to one of the most important positions in County Government.”
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