Assistant Chief
Johnson City Fire Department
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States
Assistant Chief Jason Powell entered his emergency services career as a favor nearly 30 years. Since then he has gained substantial experience in a multiple emergency service roles including volunteer firefighter, EMS first responder, transport paramedic, dispatcher, career firefighter, hazardous materials, technical rescue, fire officer, hospital educator, and instructor of all emergency services disciplines and levels. Chief Powell has worked for the Johnson City Fire Department since 1997 and moved from firefighter/EMT to his current role as the Assistant Chief of Administration. Prior to joining the Johnson City Fire Department, Assistant Chief Powell obtained his undergraduate degrees Emergency Medical Services, Associates of Applied Science, and Mass Communications - Public Relations, Bachelor of Arts. In the past 25 years, he has obtained numbers fire certifications including Fire Officer IV, Fire Instructor II, Fire Inspector II, Hazardous Materials Specialist, and EMS Educator. Chief Powell is currently hold the Chief Fire Officer, Chief EMS Officer, and Chief Training Officer designations. His work experiences include time in suppression, training, prevention, and administration.
Chief Powell also works part time as an adjunct instructor for Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Academy and Walters State Community College. He operates a training and consulting business, Fired Up Leadership and Safety, specializing in safety, compliance, and leadership. He has been married to his wife, Maggie, for 22 years and has a 17 year old son, Eli.
COLS-204: The Secret to Success as a Failure
Thursday, August 17, 2023
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM