When Oso chaplain Joel Johnson is called to a critical emergency situation or crime scene, odds are someone just lost their home, their life or that of a loved one, and any signs of hope.
Johnson is director of Support 46, a program providing respite to on-scene emergency responders from Arlington Fire and Police departments. It’s his job – and calling – to bring compassion and a shoulder to lean on for victims and families who are most-likely experiencing one of the worst days of their lives.
Support 46 chaplains and support crews are dispatched by 9-1-1 when there is a natural disaster, structural or brush fire, serious accident, need for a death notification, search and rescue, or other trauma.