From staff reports
On Thursday evening, July 15, during a promotional ceremony at the Burton Fire District Station 84, in front of friends, family, and colleagues, four Burton firefighters received advancement to their current rank.
Steven Kenyon was promoted to the rank of Assistant Fire Chief. Assistant Chief Kenyon was hired as the Burton Fire District’s medical training officer in May of 2022. AC Kenyon, a nationally registered paramedic, oversees the District’s Advanced Emergency Medical training program, and is also a certified fire investigator. AC Kenyon was celebrating his anniversary with his wife and was unable to attend the promotional ceremony.
David Lyn was promoted to the rank of Engineer. Engineer/Advanced EMT Lyn was hired by the fire district in November of 2021, and worked his way up to his current rank. Engineer Lyn is currently in paramedic training and on Shift I. Engineer Lyn’s wife pinned on his new rank.
Hunter Van Dam was promoted to the rank of Engineer. Engineer/EMT Van Dam was hired by the fire district in April of 2022 and is on Shift II. Engineer Van Dam’s mother and his wife, who is also a paramedic with Beaufort County EMS, pinned on his new rank.
John Brendlen was promoted to the rank of Engineer. Engineer/EMT Brendlen was hired by the fire district in June of 2021 and is on Shift III. Engineer Brendlen’s mother pinned on his new rank.
“As a fire chief one of the greatest privileges I have is watching these young men and women come in my door and be hired, and then watch as they advance in ranks,” Burton Fire District Fire Chief Harry Rountree said in a news release. “This promotional ceremony is testament to the type of people they are as well as their professional success. We look forward to many more.”
