Two City of Bothell firefighters recently went above and beyond in completing the Seattle Fire Department’s newly launched Executive Leadership Academy (ELA). Over a 10-month period starting October 12, 2018, Deputy Chief Doug McDonald and Battalion Chief Dan Johnson participated in rigorous sessions designed to strengthen leadership skills culminating in their graduation June 14.
Fire Chief Bruce Kroon recommended the program to McDonald and Johnson. After submitting their applications both men were accepted.
“Chief Kroon is very supportive of training in general and encourages us to get outside of the fire station and train with industry or regional experts,” Johnson said. “This was a great example of his support for us to go out and help make ourselves better.”
Johnson has more than 32 years of experience serving the City of Bothell, while McDonald is relatively new to the city as Deputy Chief, he brings with him 27 years of service from the City of Renton.