JOSHUA JOHNSON
Springfield,MO
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Captain
City of Springfield
01.2023 - 01.2026
- Interim Battalion Chief- Operations Division, July 2026 - September 2026
- Assumed responsibilities of Battalion Chief when required
- Supervised fire company operations in station and on emergency scenes, ensuring effective response and team coordination
- Assume Incident Command on emergency scenes per ICS guidelines; analyze situations, establish tactical priorities, and directing responding companies.
- Maintain operational readiness, evaluate crew performance, mentor firefighters assigned to the Field Training Program
- Completed incident reports, shift documentation, and after-action reviews accurately.
- Mentored new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
- Improved firefighter safety through consistent training sessions and adherence to established guidelines.
- Educated the local community on fire safety practices through presentations at schools, businesses, and other public venues.
- Lead instructor for May Day class in the Basic Recruit Academy
- Lead instructor for Rapid Intervention Team Class in the Truck Academy
Fire Lieutenant
City of Springfield
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Supervised single fire company operations and station activities, ensuring assigned personnel effectively execute daily duties and emergency response standards.
- Directed fireground operations, coordinating suppression, rescue, and scene safety under incident command.
- Delivered daily training and practical field exercises to enhance company proficiency, operational knowledge, and skills.
- Assume Incident Command on emergency scenes per ICS guidelines; analyze situations, establishes tactical priorities, and directs responding companies.
- Trained firefighters on suppression techniques, equipment use, and department safety procedures.
- Conducted incident documentation, ensuring accurate reports, logs, and after-action records.
- Led pre-incident planning and building inspections to improve response readiness and hazard awareness.
- Mentored personnel on performance standards, operational procedures, and professional development.
- Educated the local community on fire safety practices through presentations at schools, businesses, and other public venues.
Rescue Specialist
City of Springfield
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Assessed emergency situations to provide pre-hospital medical care, administer CPR, and stabilize trauma victims effectively.
- Supervised and directed routine and emergency activities of firefighters, equipment operators, and rescue specialists to ensure operational readiness.
- Operated fire apparatus, hoses, ladders, and rescue tools during suppression and rescue operations.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Inspected equipment, apparatus, and station readiness to maintain operational compliance.
- Trained newer firefighters on fireground tactics, equipment handling, and safety standards.
- Educated the local community on fire safety practices through presentations at schools, businesses, and other public venues.
- Delivered instructional lessons in Basic Recruit Academy, Truck Academy, and Basic Rescue Academy to prepare trainees for emergency response.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fire Administration
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL09-2026
Associates of Applied Science - Fire Science
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO01-2015
Skills
- Incident command
- Training
- Mentoring
- Coaching
- Personnel management
- Leadership
- Staff management
- Teamwork
- Communication
Certification
Fire Officer Designation, September 2025
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Managing Officer Program – National Fire Academy September 2026
- Fire Service Leadership Enhancement Program- University of Missouri March 2026
- Trust Edge Leadership- City of Springfield May 2026
- Crisis Leadership Summit- City of Springfield Fire Department October 2025
- National Fire Academy - Leadership: Frameworks to Success March 2023
- National Fire Academy - Leadership: Perspectives in Thinking January 2023
- National Fire Academy - Leadership: Creating Environments for Personal Growth October 2022
Timeline
Fire Captain
City of Springfield
01.2023 - 01.2026
Fire Lieutenant
City of Springfield
01.2019 - 01.2020
Rescue Specialist
City of Springfield
01.2014 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Fire Administration
Columbia Southern University
Associates of Applied Science - Fire Science
Ozarks Technical Community College