C. J. Johnson's Page

Hometown:

Milwaukie, Oregon

I Live: (City, State)

Charleston, South Carolina

Years in Fire/EMS:

24

Why I Joined the 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.

Relationship Status:

Married

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

Charleston County Volunteer Rescue Squad

Department Type:

Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Rank/Role There:

Assistant or Deputy Chief, Training Officer, EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years With This Department/Agency

5

Dept. Web Site:

http://www.chasrescue.com

Other Past or Current Departments:

South Carolina Emergency Response Task Force (SCTF-1 USAR)
Dorchester County EMS
Charleston County EMS

My Training:

Hazmat Technician (WMD Specialist), Fire Instructor, Technical Rescue Instructor, Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Instructor, Grumpy Old Semi-retired Paramedic.

Day Job:

Disaster Preparedness Training Manager, South Carolina Area Health Education Consorium

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Safety and taking care of ourselves.

I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:

You tell people what you do and they look at you like you're crazy.