W. Johnson
@wjohnson68.bsky.social
A cog in the wheel of public service. The kind that often requires a helmet. Aspirations outpacing capacity. Veteran of war and peace and then a bit more war.
Not sure when this happened but I’ve long thought that it isn’t a good idea to have the school playground near a busy intersection. Not in this town.
November 22, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Not sure when this happened but I’ve long thought that it isn’t a good idea to have the school playground near a busy intersection. Not in this town.
Looking in the mirror after a fire when I think I might have a little soot on my face
November 21, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Looking in the mirror after a fire when I think I might have a little soot on my face
Reminded today of a FB post I made on this day in 2011. Things took a decidedly different turn.
September 7, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Reminded today of a FB post I made on this day in 2011. Things took a decidedly different turn.
Thermometer popped out of the roast and for a minute I thought it might be slightly overdone.
August 23, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Thermometer popped out of the roast and for a minute I thought it might be slightly overdone.
The STL tornado was devastating. I am thoroughly captivated and moved by this photo by Laurie Skrivan and the accompanying quote. The stoicism and “stiff upper lip” that is conveyed is both inspiring and heart wrenching.
August 17, 2025 at 11:56 PM
The STL tornado was devastating. I am thoroughly captivated and moved by this photo by Laurie Skrivan and the accompanying quote. The stoicism and “stiff upper lip” that is conveyed is both inspiring and heart wrenching.
Moved the youngest into St. Louis University today. Very impressive reception. Not a bad view from his room either.
August 16, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Moved the youngest into St. Louis University today. Very impressive reception. Not a bad view from his room either.
Got ALICE (#IYKYK) out today for a little 5k ruck in honor of the replica Vietnam War Memorial’s arrival at Jefferson Barracks Park. Rucking on a 97° day may not have been the smartest decision I’ve made, but probably fitting.
July 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Got ALICE (#IYKYK) out today for a little 5k ruck in honor of the replica Vietnam War Memorial’s arrival at Jefferson Barracks Park. Rucking on a 97° day may not have been the smartest decision I’ve made, but probably fitting.
Morning on the Murray.
Swan Hill, Victoria
Swan Hill, Victoria
June 11, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Morning on the Murray.
Swan Hill, Victoria
Swan Hill, Victoria
A proper Australian winter bbq. In the garage with a Victoria Bitter in hand.
June 8, 2025 at 9:34 PM
A proper Australian winter bbq. In the garage with a Victoria Bitter in hand.
Most of the time I had no idea what was going on, but this was a quintessential Melbourne experience. I know from the scoreboard that Sidney beat Richmond.
June 7, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Most of the time I had no idea what was going on, but this was a quintessential Melbourne experience. I know from the scoreboard that Sidney beat Richmond.
Was reminded by a friend so I dug out this memory. Bought in Germany before deploying to Desert Storm. First reminder of things are cool until one day they’re not.
June 3, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Was reminded by a friend so I dug out this memory. Bought in Germany before deploying to Desert Storm. First reminder of things are cool until one day they’re not.
Helped facilitate some training with the recruits at the academy today. Here’s them performing a “Vent, Enter, Search” drill to find and rescue an occupant. 💪🏻 work.
June 2, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Helped facilitate some training with the recruits at the academy today. Here’s them performing a “Vent, Enter, Search” drill to find and rescue an occupant. 💪🏻 work.
Remembering the Spartans of A Company who gave all in service to their brothers and their country.
May 26, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Remembering the Spartans of A Company who gave all in service to their brothers and their country.
The S. Broadway slalom
May 7, 2025 at 1:34 AM
The S. Broadway slalom
Shout out to Capt Vernon Smith on his retirement yesterday. 37-year veteran of the dept, with 10 years as a city paramedic before that, and a damn good friend.
Photo by Ken Johnson
Photo by Ken Johnson
May 6, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Shout out to Capt Vernon Smith on his retirement yesterday. 37-year veteran of the dept, with 10 years as a city paramedic before that, and a damn good friend.
Photo by Ken Johnson
Photo by Ken Johnson
The second half of the shift. When the day turns to night. When the city shows its worst and we’re at our best.
February 26, 2025 at 1:39 AM
The second half of the shift. When the day turns to night. When the city shows its worst and we’re at our best.
The station vacuum cleaner has a nice shade of city orange so I made the obvious addition with a sharpie.
February 21, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The station vacuum cleaner has a nice shade of city orange so I made the obvious addition with a sharpie.
Super Bowl food, amirite
February 10, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Super Bowl food, amirite
Perfect weather for an impromptu training drill with our brothers from Truck 34. Engine 23 deployed a portable monitor for a street level attack while 34 hit it from above.
February 3, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Perfect weather for an impromptu training drill with our brothers from Truck 34. Engine 23 deployed a portable monitor for a street level attack while 34 hit it from above.
If you get this whole fever chills thing going on, I highly recommend a giant fleece lama hoodie.
January 22, 2025 at 12:21 AM
If you get this whole fever chills thing going on, I highly recommend a giant fleece lama hoodie.
After another shift has a fire I take my crew to evaluate the bldg and pre=plan courses of action for the next fire there. This photo shows why. Imagine entering this room under heavy smoke conditions.
Same scenario put me off work for a month.
Same scenario put me off work for a month.
January 16, 2025 at 11:55 PM
After another shift has a fire I take my crew to evaluate the bldg and pre=plan courses of action for the next fire there. This photo shows why. Imagine entering this room under heavy smoke conditions.
Same scenario put me off work for a month.
Same scenario put me off work for a month.
Living in a walkable city is amazing amirite
January 8, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Living in a walkable city is amazing amirite
I shoveled this twice yesterday. This is the third.
January 6, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I shoveled this twice yesterday. This is the third.