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Board swears in two new Anderson firefighters

Board of Public Safety · July 27, 2026

Summary

Chief Cravens introduced and the board approved swearing in Devin Swinford and Bryson Carter; both were described as residents of Anderson with relevant certifications and family ties to the department.

Chief Cravens presented two candidates for the Anderson Fire Department and requested the board's approval to swear them in.

"He's 23 years old. He's a resident of Anderson... He recently graduated from EMT school," Chief Cravens said of Devin Swinford, and the chief described Bryson Carter as a 19-year-old Anderson resident with firefighter 1 and 2 certifications, rescue technician, EMT and HAZMAT qualifications. Committee member (S2) moved to swear both recruits in; the board voted to approve the swearing-in. The recruits recited the oath to support the U.S. and state constitutions and discharge duties to the Anderson Fire Department.

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