“I like to get things done. I like to be a leader, not a follower."

“I’m looking forward to being a father. Just the experience of raising my daughter, being there and giving her everything that she needs.”

“Every day is different at this job and the group of guys I work with down in Hull (are) great guys.”

THE SKINNY

RANK: Firefighter-paramedic

AGE: 29

HIRED IN HULL: Oct. 28, 2004

BIO: Johnson grew up in Kingston and went to Silver Lake Regional High School. His father and grandfather were both firefighters. After paramedic school, he was hired in Hull and attended the fire academy in Quincy. He also works part time as a paramedic for Fallon Ambulance Service. Johnson lives with his wife of three years,
Kelly, and their daughter, Tessa, who was born Nov. 25.

What did you want to be when you were a kid? A firefighter.

What would you have been if not a police officer? "I probably would have gone into drafting or architecture."

Best advice you ever got: “Keep your head up."

Person who gave it to you: Mother and father. "It's also a hockey saying."

What do you do in your time off? "I spend time with my wife. We basically just hang out and have a good time."