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.

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  • TrainingTECH1

    Email me you're contact info and I'll get in touch. jmatthews@technicalrc.com

    Nov 6, 2008

  • John Bierling

    Hi Chief, I have a passion for the health and safety of our Firefighters. Scene safety depends on excellent Incident Command leadership. I have some information I'd like to share with you. If that's OK, please send your email address and I'll send along.
    Thanks, John Bierling John@IncidentMT.com

    Jan 5, 2009

  • Oldman

    Thanks for the add. I'm glad we don't have rescues like this too often.

    Aug 15, 2009