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Andreas Johansson
TAK...this is the way
Andreas "AJ" Johansson is a Fire Captain and Paramedic at the Corona Fire Department in California.12 He has been serving in this role since 2001.6 With approximately 30 years of experience in the fire service, Johansson has also worked with CAL FIRE and the US Forest Service.5
Johansson's career highlights include:
- Serving as a Firefighter/Paramedic from 2001 to 20043
- Promoted to Engineer Paramedic in 20043
- Worked in Battalions 2, 8, and 163
- Adjunct Faculty Member at Mt. San Antonio College6
Johansson is known for his expertise in wildland firefighting and his involvement with the Team Awareness Kit (TAK) deployment in the fire service.12 He has been a key figure in implementing and promoting TAK technology to improve situational awareness for firefighters, particularly in wildfire scenarios.12
Johansson frequently presents at TAK-related conferences and events, sharing his experiences and insights on using this technology in firefighting operations.14 His contributions have been instrumental in advancing the use of TAK and other technological solutions in the fire service, particularly for improving coordination and information sharing during large-scale incidents.12