Fire Department News
Promotions
Due to recent retirements, the Anderson City Fire Department would like to announce the following promotions. The officer candidates test annually. They are tested by written exam, resume, peer evaluation and interview. Tests are very challenging and competitive and we would like to congratulate them for their success.
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| Battalion Chief Randy Bratcher promoted to Asst. Chief | Captain Tom Dunlap promoted to Battalion Chief | Firefighter Chris Hagood promoted to Engineer | Engineer Shandi Hall promoted to Sergeant |
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| Firefighter Jonathan Lorentson promoted to Engineer | Firefighter Jonathon Taylor promoted to Engineer | Lieutenant Adam Zenoni promoted to Captain |
Promotions
Due to recent retirements, the Anderson City Fire Department would like to announce the following promotions. Promotions will be effective on June 21, 2010. The officer candidates test annually. They are tested by written exam, resume, peer evaluation and interview. Test are very challenging and competitive and we would like to congratulate Lt. Norris and Sergeant Hays for their success.
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| Sergeant David Norris promoted to Lieutenant |
Engineer Stephen Hays promoted to Sergeant |
New Fire Chief Named
Dale Horne has been selected as the City of Anderson's new Fire Chief. Horne currently serves as the City's Assistant Fire Chief and will officially assume his new duties on July 1, 2010, upon the retirement of Chief Jack Abraham. Horne, along with two other internal candidates and two external candidates, were interviewed for the position. Horne brings years of experience to the job. In addition to his 33 years of service with the City Fire Department, Dale also serves as an adjunct instructor with the South Carolina Fire Academy, and is a certified State Fire Marshall. He holds a B.S. Degree in Fire Safety Administration from Columbus University. Dale also serves as the Coordinator of the Anderson Fire Department Technical Rescue Team.
Horne said, "I appreciate everything that Chief Abraham has done for the Fire Department and for me personally. He has prepared me well for this position. I look forward to continuing my service to the citizens of the City and for the continued progress and success of the Fire Department and our community."
The City was honored to have Spartanburg Fire Chief William Ale, Pelham-Batesville Fire Chief Phil Jolley, and Greenwood Fire Chief Terry Strange serve on the interview panel with City Manager John Moore and Assistant City Manager Linda McConnell. Five candidates were interviewed and the three internal candidates were selected for a second round of interviews. The other internal finalists were Battalion Chief Randy Bratcher and Battalion Chief Michael Guest.
City Manager John Moore said, "We could not be more pleased with the overall quality of the internal candidates. All of the finalists are stellar candidates and individuals. Most importantly, we are excited about the leadership, skills, and experience that allowed us to promote from within the ranks of the department. We believe Chief Horne will continue to advance the Anderson City Fire Department and maintain the progress of preparing new Department leaders."
According to retiring Fire Chief Abraham, "This is a great day for the citizens of Anderson and the Anderson City Fire Department. Dale Horne has spent his career preparing for this opportunity. I know his leadership and management skills will prepare the Fire Department for future challenges, and he will take advantage of the opportunities to improve the Fire Department's safety, operational effectiveness and efficiency."
The candidate search yielded 29 applicants from within South Carolina as well as California, Kansas, Rhode Island, Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia.
Promotions
Due to the upcoming retirement of Captain Michael Shirley, the Anderson City Fire Department would like to announce the following promotions. Promotions are effective beginning from March 29 through July 20, depending on eligibility date of candidate. The officer candidates test each October. They are tested by written exam, resume, peer evaluation and interview. The engineer test is during April. They are tested by written and practical exams. All test are very challenging and competitive and we would like to congratulate each member for their success.
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| Lieutenant Jamie Parnell promoted to Captain |
Sergeant Jeremy Duncan promoted to Lieutenant |
Sergeant Kenneth Vaughn promoted to Lieutenant |
Engineer Joey Burdette promoted to Sergeant |
Firefighter Daniel Cawthon promoted to Engineer |