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Johnstone Takes Leadership Role as Deputy Fire Chief

By Tracey Martinez,
April 2, 2014 at 10:57am. Views: 62

San Bernardino County Fire Assistant Chief Jim Johnstone has been appointed to serve as Deputy Fire Chief effective March 22; overseeing all aspects of firefighting operations. “Jim possesses strong leadership and management qualities to lead this department into the future.” stated Fire Chief Mark Hartwig. “Jim is well-respected for his operational knowledge, skills and abilities. He has been and continues to be a mentor to many.” Chief Johnstone began his career with the San Bernardino County Fire Department in 1985 as a Firefighter Paramedic in Lake Arrowhead. During his career with County Fire, Chief Johnstone has worked his way through the ranks, promoting to Battalion Chief in early 2008, Division Chief in 2011 and later Assistant Chief. Chief Johnstone has served as a Technical Rescue Coordinator in the Mountain Division, and as a Rescue Team Manager on County Fire’s Regional Taskforce 6. Chief Johnstone is qualified as a Type 2 Operations Chief through the Fire Incident Management System and has served as a Division/Group Supervisor on Southern California Incident Management Team #2. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of California Riverside in Administration. “I look forward to the challenge and opportunity in the pursuit of a world class fire organization.” stated Deputy Chief Jim Johnstone. “County Fire employees are exemplary in their field of work. I am proud to be a part of this team.” Johnstone fills the vacancy left by Deputy Chief Dan Odom upon his recent retirement after serving 42 years in the fire service. Odom had an exceptionally diversified work history with the fire service, including serving as interim fire chief. Chief Johnstone and his wife Bridgett reside in Lake Arrowhead and have seven grown children and three grandchildren. He and his family enjoy numerous outdoor activities together.

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