About Us

From The Chief
 

 

The primary goal of the Johnsonville Fire District is to provide our citizens with the very best in Fire Prevention, Fire Protection and Fire Suppression services. 

 

We use the very latest technology, equipment and training in achieving this quality standard.  Our members strive constantly to improve their performance techniques by our rigid training requirements and evaluations. 

 

We have been serving our citizens since 1947 and have experienced steady and continual support from our citizens and realize that they are primarily responsible for our success today.


On behalf of the entire Johnsonville Fire District team, we welcome you to our web site.


Sincerely,
KERRY TANNER

 

  

 

Origin of the Maltese Cross

 

The icon that is often symbolic with fire departments worldwide, including Johnsonville Fire District, is known as the Maltese Cross. It's origins date back hundreds of years, and it is a badge of honor and courage.


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Saint Florian, the Patron Saint of Firefighters.

Sentenced to death by fire, Florian is reputed to have challenged the Roman soldiers “I will climb to heaven on the flames.” The fearful Romans chose instead that he be flogged and flayed then thrown into the river Enns with a stone tied around his neck.

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The Johnsonville Fire District consist of 43 members that include Firefighters, Logistical/Support, and Reserve personnel.  Each member has multiple duties to perform within the District.  All members are cross trained in several areas of fire service functions.  On any given response our members may be called upon to serve as drivers, pump operators, support personnel, and/or firefighter.

Volunteers have to maintain a life style like no one else.  While taking care of normal family responsibilities, personal time, work schedules, and other duties, at a moments notice they are prepared and ready to respond to emergency calls.
 

Overview of the Johnsonville Fire District

 

Commissioners

 Rudy C. Cook

Harry E. Evans

Randy Hartfield

Jeffrey B. Humphries

Vernon M. Tanner

 
Administration Personnel Suppression

1

2

1

Fire Chief

Assistant Chief

Administration Assistant

 

3

3

3

24

Senior Captains

Captains

Lieutenants

Firefighters
 
Special & Logistical  

1

1

1

1

1

1

10

Training Director

Safety Director

Maintenance Director

Buildings and Ground Director

Photographer

Chaplin

FAST TEAM members

 

 

Johnsonville Fire District Coverage Area Map

 

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Area map is NOT to scale.  Boundaries may vary

 

Johnsonville Fire District covers 85.64* miles of  Eastern Lower Florence County.

 

* information on mileage given by the Florence County Planning and includes the town of Johnsonville.