Anderson Board Hires New Police and Firefighters
The city has added one police officer and two firefighters to its public safety departments.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in People
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The Anderson Board of Public Safety has officially hired one police officer and two new firefighters to join the city’s ranks. These additions aim to fill existing vacancies within local emergency services.
Why it matters
Expanding local police and fire rosters helps the city maintain essential public safety coverage and ensures that emergency service departments are better equipped to respond to community needs.
The police department now has 106 members out of a total budgeted capacity of 110. The new firefighters, aged 19 and 23, recently completed a three-month training program involving simulated emergency calls.
The players
Gabriel Ellsworth
He is the newest member of the Anderson Police Department and hails from Flint, Michigan.
Devan Swinford
At 23 years old, he is one of the new firefighters hired to serve the Anderson Fire Department.
Brycen Carter
He is a 19-year-old recruit who has been hired as a member of the Anderson Fire Department.
Anderson Board of Public Safety
This local government body is responsible for the hiring and oversight of police and fire personnel in the city.
The details
Gabriel Ellsworth joins the police force as its 106th member and is slated to attend the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. Meanwhile, Devan Swinford and Brycen Carter have completed three months of preparation to join the fire department, including equipment familiarization and simulated call exercises.
Timeline
October 26, 2026: The Anderson Board of Public Safety approved the new hires.
Market Landscape
Local emergency departments must constantly manage recruitment to maintain operational staffing levels amidst state-mandated training requirements. These hirings help Anderson align its staffing closer to its established departmental budget capacity.
Residents can expect improved coverage as these new members join their respective departments. These personnel additions help stabilize response times and maintain city service levels for local emergencies.
The takeaway
Staffing updates at the municipal level ensure that emergency departments remain fully operational for the public. Maintaining these rosters is essential for providing consistent safety services to all local neighborhoods.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Herald Bulletin.
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