Tyler Gets New Fire Chief
Posted/updated on: January 27, 2011 at 10:58 am
TYLER — At the City Council meeting Wednesday morning, City Manager Mark McDaniel announced the appointment of Tyler’s new fire chief, Tim Johnson. Johnson has served the Tyler Fire Department for nearly 30 years.
He began his firefighting career in 1981 and progressed through the ranks of firefighter, driver, captain, senior captain, and district chief. He has also served as chairman of the firefighter’s pension fund for the last 17 years.
Johnson was promoted to Fire District Chief in 2008, holds a Master Certification through the Texas Fire Commission, and has earned ten certifications in firefighting, including: Instructor Certificate, Hazardous Materials, Technical Rope Rescue, Extrication, High Angle Rescue, Confined Space, Incident Command, Incident Management, and Hurex/Hurricane Training. In addition to Johnson’s experience as a firefighter, he has served as the Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Mabank for six years, been on the Mabank City Council, serves on the Mabank Economic Development Corporation, and served on the Mabank School Board.
