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For the last 6 years Fire Chief Bobby Johnson has served as Chief of the Department and has expanded our departments apparatus fleet and water rescue swimmer personnel. Under Chief Johnson the department purchased a Marine Response Unit (MRU 57), Deuce 57, Command Unit, Hazmat Trailer and also several water rescue swimmers were put in service. Chief Johnson has served the South Bowers Fire Department for the last 16 years joining as a junior member and rising through the ranks as Fire Recorder, Captain, Assistant Fire Chief and eventually being elected Fire Chief in 2016. Chief Johnson also expanded the departments Junior Member program and also served as President of the Kent County Fire Chiefs Association on top of his time as Chief of the Department. We thank you Chief Johnson for your service as Fire Chief and we are happy that you stayed in and will serve as our Deputy Chief for the 2022 Officer Year