Mark Johnson

70, Male

Fayetteville, GA

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Job Function
Battalion Chief / Division Chief
Years in Fire/EMS:
30
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Atlanta Fire Rescue Department
Years With Department/Agency
29
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.atlantaga.gov
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Fayette County Fire and Emergency Services
My Training:
State of Florida Fire Fighter (1979)
State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician
State of Georgia Paramedic
State of Georgia Firefighter, Fire Instructor, Hazardous Materials Technician, Airport Fire Fighter, NIMS 200, 300, 400, 700, 800, Chemical and Biological Response (U.S. Army, Dugway, UT.). Radiological Emergencies (Bechtel Nevada, Mercury Training Site, Las Vegas,NV), Response to Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, NFA
(Many more unable to be recalled)
About Me:
Avid about life in general. Extreme family man and child of God. Love to travel, golf, hunt, fish and salve to my secondary job as Track Services Emergency medical Supervisor, Atlanta Motor Speedway. Excited about finally retiring from the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department this year.
Day Job:
Fire Battalion Chief
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Making a positive impact upon people who have had a negative, traumatic event in their lives and helping to make a difference in the lives of those impacted by that event. A career to be proud of.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
It is my calling in life
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Safety, Training and the financial strains facing the Fire Service in the current global and national economy.

Comment Wall:

  • Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp

    Mark, welcome to the FF Nation. I am glad you dropped in to join the group. Dont be shy. There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all. Takes a bit to kinda figure it all out but you will be glad you did. Have fun and look around.


    Chief William Sharp
    Southern Oregon Coast