The Firefighters of Johnston want to take a moment to thank you. We are honored to serve a community that holds public safety in such high regard, and we will continue to do our best to fulfill the expectations that have ben set for us. Please feel free to follow along here and on our social media sites as we share our experiences.

in June of 2011 the JFD hosted the Traditions Training group to conduct reality based hands on training for our firefighters.  Here is a short video highliting some of our experiences that weekend. 

Tonight the Johnston Fire Department sleep in crew was joined by five additional firefighters to conduct an impromptu extrication drill.  As a part of this drill we used hydraulic and electronic extrication tools to remove doors, Windows, seat belts, and other hazards that could keep a victim entangled during a vehicle accident.  These training opportunities are key to the continued skill and proficiency of our firefighters. 

Come to the Johnston Firefighter's Association 4th Annual Pancake Breakfast - Sponsored by Community State Bank.

Saturday, June 18 from 7AM - 10AM

The event is catered by Chris Cakes. Tickets are available at the door for $5.

More Pictures.

During the June 1 water shuttle drill, scenario 2 provided record water shuttle flows. This article is a short description overview.

The drill ground was shaped like an upside down "Y". The leg of the Y faced the north, where Tower Ladder 3960 flowed its 2in tip. 3960 was supplied by Engine 3930, in the middle of the Y. 3930 was a relay engine pumping a discharge line into TW3960's by-pass, with 100ft of 4in straight into the aerial. 3930 also flowed its own deck gun 1-1/2in tip. 3930 received water from the supply end of the relay. The supply end of the relay had 2 "legs". The two legs were called Dump Site 1 & 2.

On the west side of the two legged base, was Engine 3730. The west side dump was called "Dump Site 1". 3730 drafted from 3 porta-tanks. 3730 pumped 2 - 300ft 4in supply lines into 3930. Additionally, 3730 supplied 1 - 100ft 4in supply line into Engine 1133. 1133 flowed its 1-3/8in tip deck gun.

On the east side of the two legged base, was Rescue Engine 3970. The east dump was called "Dump Site 2". 3970 drafted from 2 porta-tanks. 3970 pumped 1 - 300ft 5in supply line into 3930. 3970 also flowed its deck gun at 500 GPM.

Dump Sites 1 & 2 were supplied by a rotation of seven (7) tankers. These tankers were filled at Tanker Fill Sites 1 & 2. Tanker Fill Site 1 was supported by Engine-Tanker 2741 & its crew. Tanker Fill Site 2 was supported by Engine 4331. Each Tanker Fill Site established a water supply and multiple discharge lines. Multiple discharge lines were used to fill atleast two Tankers at the same time. Sometimes up to 6 discharge hoses of various sizes and couplings were available. This was necessary due to a wide range of tanker fill couplings.

A quick overview of the Multi-Agency, Joint water shuttle drill with The Johnston Fire Department.

Four (4) deck guns, 6 Engines, 1 Tower Ladder, & 7 Tankers flowed 2500 GPM at the peak of this event.

Chief Krohse and The Johnston Fire Department would like to extend thanks and appreciation to the following Mutual Aid Drill Partners for their participation in the June 1st - Water Shuttle Drill.

Pleasantville Fire Department - 3 personnel.

Indianola Fire Department - 3 personnel.

Granger Fire Department - 8 personnel.

Camp Township/Runnells FD - 2 personnel.

Ankeny Fire Department - 4 personnel.

Pleasant Hill Fire Department - 5 personnel.

Saylor Fire Department - 5 personnel.

Grimes Fire Department - 10 personnel.

40 Mutual Aid + 16 JFD = 56 people operating.

Thanks to Cedar Rapids, Ames, Grimes, Windsor Heights, & Marshalltown Fire Departments, our class is now SOLD OUT. Stay tuned for future classes. Remember to sign up early.

In the JFD we pull hand lines. We have varying lengths of pre-connects, ranging from 100 - 300 feet. Flat, accordion, horseshoe, & our favorite the minuteman (NO TRIPLE LOADS HERE). We at the Johnston Fire Department carry several different minuteman loads. Fast, versatile, and dependable make this a good utility load for extending lines in conjunction with a break away nozzle.

But we also train on the audibles.

The audible is when the standard play, or in this case pre-connect won't make the first down. So today, we practiced 500 foot attack lines with a 3 person crew. Also, a 700 foot attack line with a 4 person Engine Company. Yes, 700 feet of 1-3/4 hose, stretched and flowing water in under 3:30. We know its a little unorthodox, but remember our motto:

"We do it better."

Enjoy the video, Its not a perfect line pull, there are plenty of points we will continue to improve. But practice makes perfect. Stay tuned for our 800 & 900 ft 4 person pulls.

The Johnston Fire Department would like to thank The Chiropractic Helath and Wellness Clinic, on Merle Hay Road, for the cake. The cake was made at Johnston Hy-Vee.  This cake was for Firefighter and EMS week. Thanks again

A big thank you to the Cedar Rapids Fire Department. They have made a commitment to send eight personnel to our upcoming Traditions Training class: Success At Your Next Commercial Building Fire.

Last year, personnel from the CRFD drove two hours through severe thunderstorms and near zero visibility. Arriving in Johnston at 7:30 AM and participating in over 8 hours of training.

Catch Instructors from Traditions Training on tonight's Blog Talk Radio, 6:30PM CST.

Register soon for this unique Hands On class held on June 25 & 26. 16 hours of Hands On training at the great price of $225 per student. The student will receive 4 - 4 hour modules. The four modules are: 1. Engine Company Bread & Butter Ops, 2. Flat Roof Ventilation, 3. Rapid Intervention, 4. Large Area Search.

Each modules topic will include three sections. Section one will be a walk through of the objectives and tactics. A discussion of the reasons and science behind the instructors approach. Section two will be a half speed practice. Understanding the approach and the techniques to be successful. Section three will be a live evolution at full speed, full gear. We will accomplish section three during our "Box Alarm" drill. Each module, or all 4 topics will integrate into a simulated Alarm Response during section 3. Providing real world fire ground issues and obstacles.

I think you will agree these 4 Module Topics will enhance your next commercial building response. Our excellent, seasoned instructor cadre will provide their Combat Ready - Street Smart approach.

Please view the following link for additional details & registration: