First Responder Chaplains: Soft Landings From The Hard Line: SD Fire Chaplain Kevin Johnstone

Chaplin Kevin Johnstone’s career path has included being a Chicago Suburban fireman, EMT, paramedic and a Navy Corpsman. Johnstone began working for the L.A. Open Golf Tournament in 1977 and orchestrated every possible aspect of this nationally recognized major public event until attaining the position of General Chairman of the 1984 L.A. Open. He took a position at United Expositions and became vice president of sales and provided services to many of the largest trade shows and conventions in the U.S. In 1991, Johnstone joined Advanstar Expositions. In 1994 he became director of the massive NAMM Show. He also produced the Summer NAMM Show a well as events in Germany, China and Russia. After 18 years he left NAMM. Kevin joined Staff Pro Inc., an affiliate of U.S. Security Associates, and managed many events for Staff Pro including the U.S. Open Tennis event, the GRAMMY’s, the Emmy’s, the Coachella and Stagecoach Music and Arts Festivals, to name just a few. Now, as Safety Operations Manager at the Rock Church & Academy he oversees safety operations, event operations, Safety Team Training, CPS Investigations and helps produce of the Annual Church Safety + Security Conference. He is also a commissioned minister. Kevin serves as a Chaplain for San Diego Fire-Rescue Department, Photographer for the Carlsbad Fire Department and is Past Commander and current Chaplain for the American Legion. He is also certified in Critical Incident Stress Management.www.mhnrnetwork.comwww.positiveconnectionsradio.com