Wildland Fire Assessment Program - Reno, NV

Steve’s fire service journey began in 1978 as a Volunteer Firefighter in Nevada. He went on to serve with the Clark County Fire Department, where he held various roles, including Firefighter, Paramedic, and Engineer. Steve’s final position was as the Rural Coordinator, where he oversaw 13 volunteer departments and more than 350 volunteers. After a distinguished career, he retired in 2009. Steve has remained deeply committed to the Volunteer Fire Service, serving two terms as President of the Nevada State Firefighters’ Association. He actively represents Nevada on the National Volunteer Fire Council, advocating for initiatives that benefit Volunteer Firefighters nationwide. Steve is currently the Chair of the Wildland Committee.

Steve is married to Marla, his lovely wife of over 20 years, has five beautiful children and two amazing grandchildren.

Chief Johnson's career spans 25 years of public service.  In his early career he started the fire service in 1993 with the El Dorado County Fire Department and joined the U.S. Forest Service in 1995 where he held positions from firefighter to fire captain.  He was an instructor of Fire Science at the College of Southern Nevada.  Later he held the positions of Assistant Chief and Fire Training Instructor at Clark County Fire Department in the State of Nevada. These roles required him to supervise a paid and volunteer firefighting staff, 13 Fire Stations and EMS personnel. 

Currently Chief Johnson is the Fire Chief for Ebbett’s Pass Fire District, a position he was appointed to in September of 2014. The Ebbett’s Pass Fire District provides fire suppression, advanced life support, and ground emergency medical transport for its 6,750 residents and visitors within the Special Districts 225 square mile boundary. Chief Johnson is very proud of the quality of service provided and their bound to our community.