John K. Johnson

Male

Apex, NC

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization

Industrial/Institutional

Job Function

Other

Years in Fire/EMS:

31

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Fully Involved Training

Years With Department/Agency

9.5

Dept. Web Site:

http://jkj259fd@yahoo.com

Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations

New Hamburg Fire,NY., New Hackensack Fire, NY., Dutchess County Haz-mat NY., Contra Costa Fire Academy, CA., and Apex Fire, NC.

My Training:

From NY, CA, to NC., FFI, FFII, DO Aerials & Pumps, Technical Rescue, EMT-B, Haz-mat Ops+, & USAR certified. Level II Fire Instructor FFI, FFII, Technical Rescue Qualified.

About Me:

I am 47 y/o an happily married with three beautiful girls 19, 9, and 7. I joined the fire service January 14, 1980 with New Hamburg Fire, NY. I am a Level II Fire Instructor where I work for five community colleges in Johnston County, Nash Community, Durham County, Wake Community, & Robeson Community, NC. I am currently in the process of starting my own fire fighting business called, "Fully Involved Training". Most of my friends call me "Brother Biscuit".

Day Job:

Fire Instructor II

Relationship Status:

Married

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

I joined because where I used to live near a fire station the fire trucks federal Q siren would excite me. I also love the feeling of going on fire calls and making a difference in someone's life.

Why I Love Fire/EMS

"Learn to Teach, Teach to Learn"

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Fire fighter safety, car fires not wearing the proper PPE, entanglement hazards, FF's calling a Mayday, & RIT / RIC Teams management.

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