Jacob Johnson is a 21-year “journeyman” of the craft. Starting at Katy, TX, Volunteer Fire Department as a junior explorer post firefighter at 15 years old, he was basically a glorified water boy for all the firefighters who were on the scene of a fire, but he was able to train with them every week and ride the apparatus when there was an open seat. Throughout the years he has moved up in the ranks and changed departments in 2007. Johnson was one of the original full-time members hired by the Pearland, TX, Fire Department where he currently sits today as an assistant fire chief. He has presented nationally over the last two years. The fire service is his passion, but mentoring and seeing others succeed is what drives his soul and defines his mission.