C. J. Johnson

Male

Medford, Oregon

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Emergency Management
Job Function: Safety Officer
Years in Fire/EMS:: 24
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Rogue Valley Medical Center
Years With Department/Agency: 1
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: South Carolina Emergency Response Task Force (SCTF-1 USAR)
Dorchester County EMS
Charleston County EMS
Assistant Chief, Charleston County Rescue Squad
My Training:: Hazmat Technician (WMD Specialist), Fire Instructor, Technical Rescue Instructor, Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Instructor, Grumpy Old Semi-retired Paramedic.
Day Job:: Emergency Management/Safety Officer
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: Started working aircraft crash and rescue in the Navy. When I got out of the Navy I decided to enroll in the Fire Science degree program at Portland Community College in Portland, Oregon. The rest, as they say, is history.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: You tell people what you do and they look at you like you're crazy.
Top Issues Facing Responders:: Safety and taking care of ourselves.