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County recognizes employees of the quarter and highlights Fire Prevention Week theme on lithium-ion battery safety
Summary
Lexington County named Deputy Robert Marsh employee of the quarter and Fire Service outlined the 2025 Fire Prevention Week theme focused on lithium-ion battery safety and safe charging practices.
LEXINGTON COUNTY — At its Oct. 14 meeting, Lexington County Council recognized eight employee nominees and named Deputy Robert Marsh of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department as employee of the quarter for extraordinary service that included identifying a stroke victim and facilitating life-saving care.
Deputy Marsh and seven other nominees were introduced by Mr. Sturkey (administrator support) as part of the county’s second-quarter employee recognition. Other nominees included Rachel Decker (EMS), Deputy Fire Marshal Nicholas Uvegas (Fire Service), Ben Mosner (Planning and GIS), Lynette Terry (Communications; absent), Billy Wilson (Public Works), Aileen (Eileen) Herzog (Emergency Management) and Captain Michael Robinson (Fire Service). The county will provide plaques and photographs for awardees.
Fire Prevention Week Chief Minnick of Lexington County Fire Service briefed council on Fire Prevention Week 2025. He said the National Fire Protection Association’s 2025 theme is “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-ion batteries in your home,” and explained that local fire marshals will emphasize three public actions: buy only listed products, charge batteries safely, and recycle batteries responsibly. Chief Minnick noted a national increase in lithium-ion battery–related fires and urged continued public education, including station visits to schools and community events throughout October.
Other recognitions Chairman Cullum and council members also remembered the recent passing of Anne Boatwright, a county employee of 52 years, and asked for the community to keep the probate office and her family in their thoughts.
Why it matters Employee recognitions highlight county personnel performance and public-safety outreach connects a national fire-prevention theme to local education and emergency-management activities. The lithium-ion battery focus addresses an emerging fire risk in households and consumer products.
