A nearly 20-year veteran of the Greenville Fire/Rescue Department has been selected to lead it.

Jeremy Anderson has been named Fire/Rescue Chief by City Manager Michael Cowin. Anderson has served with Greenville Fire/Rescue since 2006, most recently holding the role of Battalion Chief.

He will be introduced today at 3 p.m. at Fire Rescue Station 1, 500 South Greene Street.

"This is an exciting day for Greenville Fire/Rescue and the City of Greenville," City Manager Michael Cowin said. "We are proud to name Jeremy Anderson our next Fire/Rescue Chief. Chief Anderson has demonstrated during his 20-year career in Greenville that he has the passion, expertise, and vision that make him well-suited to move the department forward during a time of significant growth in the city."

Anderson began his fire service journey in 1995 as a volunteer firefighter in the community of Shine in Greene County. After a brief tenure as a high school teacher and coach, Anderson transitioned to a career in fire service in 2005 with the City of Kinston. He began with Greenville Fire/Rescue in 2006 and progressed through the ranks, eventually serving on the department's command staff in both operational and administrative capacities.

"As Fire Chief, my vision is to reinvigorate the department by re-establishing core values, improving communication, and fostering stronger relationships both internally and externally," Anderson said. "I am committed to rebuilding trust within our ranks and creating a unified, purpose-driven culture that reflects the pride and professionalism for which Greenville Fire/Rescue has long been known."

Anderson holds a Master's of Public Administration from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. He completed the Executive Fire Officer Program at the National Fire Academy in 2016, and recently, he was awarded the designation of Chief Fire Officer (CFO) by the Center for Public Safety Excellence.

"This department has invested in me over my 20-year career in Greenville, and now I feel called to give back at the highest level," Anderson said. "I am ready to lead with integrity, transparency, and a deep respect for the legacy of our organization and the fire service at large - while also embracing the challenges and opportunities ahead."

When not on shift, Anderson is active in his community, serving on several local community boards. He lives in Snow Hill with his wife of 23 years, Jennifer, and their son, Brady, and daughter, Macy.