Leon County EMS Celebrates 20 Years

Leon County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is celebrating two decades of providing exceptional, lifesaving care and treatment to the residents and visitors of Leon County. Since launching on December 31, 2003, Leon County EMS has responded to more than 775,000 calls for service and transported more than 500,000 patients. Year after year, Leon County EMS has continued to exceed local, state, and national benchmarks by providing clinically superior, cost-effective emergency medical services and transport.

This dedication to delivering unparalleled emergency medical care has resulted in Leon County EMS being named EMS Provider of the Year by the Florida Department of Health in 2010 and 2023, making it the only organization to receive the honor twice. Additionally, community training in hands-only CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) use has contributed to Leon County's impressive cardiac survival rate of 58%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 18%.

Learn more about the exceptional service of Leon County EMS at LeonCountyFL.gov/LCEMS.

Unleashing the Power of a Multigenerational Workforce
Wednesday, January 17, at 12:30 p.m.
Leon County Main Library, 200 West Park Ave.

Join Leon County Government for an exciting and informative discussion about how to unlock a team’s unique skillsets to make a greater impact on workplace culture and productivity.

During this program, Louis Dilbert, Director of the FAMU TRIO Educational Opportunity Center and Military and Veteran Affairs, will discuss the impact of multigenerational talent, the strengths that each generation brings to the workforce, and how multigenerational teams can work cohesively together with better understanding.

This program is free and open to the public, and lunch is provided with registration.

Learn more and register at LeonCountyFL.gov/GetEngaged.

Help Plant Trees During Leon County Arbor Day
Saturday, January 20, at 8 a.m.
Anita Davis Preserve at Lake Henrietta Park, 3305 Springhill Rd.

Volunteer during this year’s Leon County Arbor Day event to help plant trees in celebration of Florida Arbor Day. This event supports and strengthens the hundreds of native and migratory species that call Leon County home, while also contributing to the beautification of the community and the overall improvement of the environment.

Interested volunteers can sign-up at VolunteerLeon.org/ArborDay.

Family Health Literacy Fair

Join Leon County Government and community partners for the Family Health Literacy Fair. The event will feature more than 15 local health and safety organizations sharing information about resources and services offered to the community that are focused on physical and mental health and well-being. During the event, individuals and families can receive free blood pressure and body mass index (BMI) screenings. Attendees can also receive a free health literacy bag while supplies last.

Check out the library's calendar to learn more.
 

Applications Still Open for Leon County Adopt-A-Tree Program

For more than 30 years, Leon County Government has proudly supported our native ecosystem through the Adopt-A-Tree Program, which provides County residents the opportunity to have a tree planted on their property for free. With a goal of planting 200 trees in honor of the Tallahassee-Leon County Bicentennial in 2024, Leon County is encouraging residents to be a part of this green endeavor.

Apply to have a tree planted on your property by January 31, 2024, at LeonCountyFL.gov/AdoptATree.