Johnson was an operations supervisor with Jefferson County EMS and a part-time flight paramedic with Louisville Medical Center STATCARE.

Johnson began his Kentucky fire career 22 years ago and has been involved with EMS for the past 16 years. As a teenager, Johnson joined Medical Explorer Scout Post 911 (chartered to Louisville EMS) in the early 1980s and quickly earned his EMT and then his paramedic certification. He began his paid EMS career with Jefferson County EMS and University Hospital STATFlight.

Johnson was also Commander of the Jefferson County Disaster Response Team and the Trench/Confined Space Rescue Team. He has taught hazardous materials all over the United States and has spoken at national conferences. He also teaches diving emergency courses.

Johnson's certifications include Kentucky EMT-Basic, Kentucky EMT-Paramedic (#592-P), Indiana EMT-Paramedic, Paramedic - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor, AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider, Basic Trauma Life Support Instructor, and Kentucky Fire Services Instructor.

On a personal note -- I was Kevin's Explorer Scout leader and have worked with him for his entire EMS career -- I can say that Kevin (known affectionately in Louisville as "Gumby") has been consistently exceptional in his medical skills and has demonstrated a most exceptional commitment to improving both the rescue of, and the delivery of medical care to, his community, Kentucky, and the United States. 

But then, maybe that's just the destiny of someone born September 11th (9/11). I -- and many others, will miss Kevin; we wish him the best.

Johnson passed along this farewell note:

To my friends in Kentucky and Indiana EMS:

It is with great memories from 22 years in the fire service and 16 years in EMS that I must say farewell. I have accepted a job offering that requires relocation outside of Kentucky.

Whether it was with Jefferson County EMS, STATFlight or STATCARE; or with Dixie Suburban or Jeffersontown Fire Departments -- I have met many friends over the years, and will miss you all.

If you have any needs for training, etc. from the Disaster Response Team, you may contact Captain Robby Adams with Jefferson County EMS at radams@co.jefferson.ky.us

Sincerely,
Captain Kevin Johnson
JCEMS