Experienced Leadership Reliable Protection Responsive Service
Adam Johnson brings years of frontline emergency response experience and a commitment to ensure deputies are trained and prepared to respond to all emergencies - including medical calls.
A Clear Vision for the Powder River County Sheriff’s Office
The Sheriff’s Office should be a dependable first line of response for all emergencies. Adam believes deputies should be properly trained, equipped, and prepared to respond to medical emergencies, public safety needs, and community concerns with professionalism and accountability. Adam's key priorities include:
Train and certify dispatchers to national standard of Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD)
Deputies respond to all calls for help, including medical emergencies
Train and certify deputies to national standard of care as first responders (EMR) to support EMS when first on scene
Strengthening cooperation between law enforcement, EMS, and fire
Support responsible protection of Second Amendment rights
Address illegal drug activity affecting our community and families
Seek immediate grant funding for an independent traffic volume study and vehicle classification count for highway 212. This information is essential to lobby with the state to appropriate the correct funding for our underfunded county
Promote highway safety across our rural county through local and state led initiatives
Professional, fair, and reliable leadership
MEET ADAM
Adam Johnson is a public safety professional with experience in law enforcement, fire service, emergency medical services leadership, disaster response, and public safety instruction.
He holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Paramedicine from University College Cork and graduated from the Louisiana POST Academy, serving in law enforcement under two Sheriffs in southern Louisiana.
Adam’s career began in healthcare service as a young volunteer candy striper assisting alongside his mother, a Licensed Practical Nurse. He later completed five years in the Twin Cities Squadron of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps, where he obtained the rank of Petty Officer Third Class, and was trained to be the unit corpsman under US Navy and Marine Corps medical corps service members. Adam also participated in multiple advanced training opportunities from the USS George Washington (CVN-73) and others.
His current work has focused on strengthening rural emergency response capability through training, collaboration, and operational improvement.
He is committed to ensuring the Sheriff’s Office reflects professionalism, preparedness, and service to the community.
See a full list of Adam's accomplishments HERE.
My Commitment to Powder River County
Powder River County deserves a Sheriff’s Office that works cooperatively with community partners and prioritizes public safety without unnecessary conflict or politics.
Testimonials
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"Providing high-level care in an isolated and resource-limited environment requires exceptional skill, endurance, and leadership."
-Andy Mawson, Critical Care Paramedic, UK Manager at Weinmann Emergency Medical Technology, Teesside University, UK
"Thank you for your work in helping to ensure the safety and security of your community."
-Mike Duheme, Commissioner, Royal Canadian Mounted Police
"Your devotion to duty reflects great credit upon yourself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of service."
-Mark D. Jensen, Commanding Officer, U.S. Navy Recruiting District Minneapolis
"Adam continuously showed enthusiasm and motivation in every task assigned, proving himself to be an asset to the department."
-Bob Wheeler, HM3, U.S. Navy Medical Department, USS George Washington (CVN-73)
"And we can add a new testament: Adam Johnson makes a strong argument that frontier EMS is fundamentally different from traditional rural EMS because crews regularly face long transports, delayed backup, and limited resources. His work remains practical, realistic, and grounded in real-world operations."
-Jeremy G. Gassert, BS, NRP, EMS-I Former U.S. Air Force Aerospace Medical Services Craftsman Paramedic Educator, Distance CME Experience in rural, urban, austere, and critical care EMS systems
"I have witnessed firsthand the professionalism, clinical competence, and coordination required in high-acuity, time-sensitive patient care."
-Eric Fisher, Trauma Outreach Coordinator, St. Vincent Healthcare, Billings, Montana
"His leadership has resulted in real improvements in patient survival and continuity of care in one of the most remote regions in North America."
-Paul K. Carlton, Jr., MD, Former Surgeon General, U.S. Air Force
"Adam stood out for his forward-thinking approach, academic performance, and his passion for emergency medical care in challenging environments. His ability to think beyond traditional healthcare boundaries and seek ways to bring quality care to remote and isolated communities is exceptional."
-Dr. David Hick, University College Cork
"A rare combination of frontline clinical experience, innovation, and leadership, with a clear ability to develop practical solutions for remote and austere environments."
-Dr. Helena Feasey, University of St. Andrews, Arclight Project Manager
"Providing high-level care in an isolated and resource-limited environment requires exceptional skill, endurance, and leadership."
-Andy Mawson, Critical Care Paramedic, UK Manager at Weinmann Emergency Medical Technology, Teesside University, UK
"Thank you for your work in helping to ensure the safety and security of your community."
-Mike Duheme, Commissioner, Royal Canadian Mounted Police
"Your devotion to duty reflects great credit upon yourself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of service."
-Mark D. Jensen, Commanding Officer, U.S. Navy Recruiting District Minneapolis
"Adam continuously showed enthusiasm and motivation in every task assigned, proving himself to be an asset to the department."
-Bob Wheeler, HM3, U.S. Navy Medical Department, USS George Washington (CVN-73)
"And we can add a new testament: Adam Johnson makes a strong argument that frontier EMS is fundamentally different from traditional rural EMS because crews regularly face long transports, delayed backup, and limited resources. His work remains practical, realistic, and grounded in real-world operations."
-Jeremy G. Gassert, BS, NRP, EMS-I Former U.S. Air Force Aerospace Medical Services Craftsman Paramedic Educator, Distance CME Experience in rural, urban, austere, and critical care EMS systems
"I have witnessed firsthand the professionalism, clinical competence, and coordination required in high-acuity, time-sensitive patient care."
-Eric Fisher, Trauma Outreach Coordinator, St. Vincent Healthcare, Billings, Montana
"His leadership has resulted in real improvements in patient survival and continuity of care in one of the most remote regions in North America."
-Paul K. Carlton, Jr., MD, Former Surgeon General, U.S. Air Force
"Adam stood out for his forward-thinking approach, academic performance, and his passion for emergency medical care in challenging environments. His ability to think beyond traditional healthcare boundaries and seek ways to bring quality care to remote and isolated communities is exceptional."
-Dr. David Hick, University College Cork
"A rare combination of frontline clinical experience, innovation, and leadership, with a clear ability to develop practical solutions for remote and austere environments."
-Dr. Helena Feasey, University of St. Andrews, Arclight Project Manager
"Providing high-level care in an isolated and resource-limited environment requires exceptional skill, endurance, and leadership."
-Andy Mawson, Critical Care Paramedic, UK Manager at Weinmann Emergency Medical Technology, Teesside University, UK
"Thank you for your work in helping to ensure the safety and security of your community."
-Mike Duheme, Commissioner, Royal Canadian Mounted Police
"Your devotion to duty reflects great credit upon yourself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of service."
-Mark D. Jensen, Commanding Officer, U.S. Navy Recruiting District Minneapolis
"Adam continuously showed enthusiasm and motivation in every task assigned, proving himself to be an asset to the department."
-Bob Wheeler, HM3, U.S. Navy Medical Department, USS George Washington (CVN-73)
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Frequently asked questions
What are Adam’s priorities?
Professional leadership, trained dispatchers and deputies to the universal standard of care, reliable response, cooperation between agencies, accountability, and obtaining an independent highway survey and vehicle study to bring more money to Powder River County due to heavy through traffic using resources meant for residents.
Does Adam understand rural challenges?
Yes. Adam has worked in rural and frontier environments where response distance, limited resources, and staffing challenges require advanced planning, rapid decision-making skills, and practical solutions.
Does Adam have law enforcement experience?
Yes. Adam served in law enforcement in southern Louisiana after graduating from the Louisiana POST Academy, he was sworn in under two separate Sheriffs.
What is Adam’s public safety background?
His experience includes law enforcement (Sworn, Post Certified Deputy Sheriff), fire service (Structural, Wildand, and Advanced Hazmat Life Support), EMS leadership (Paramedic, Critical Care Paramedic, Community Paramedic, Tox Medic), disaster response (hurricanes, type -1 incident wildfires, areas of civil unrest), and professional instruction. See the full list of accomplishments HERE.
Does Adam have leadership experience?
Yes. Adam has served in many leadership roles responsible for training, coordination, and operational improvement in public safety settings. His specialties include remote and austere medicine, K9 working group, drone operations and delivery development, and development of innovative equipment, procedures and protocols for underserved areas.
How can I support the campaign?
Sign up for updates, volunteer, request a yard sign, share campaign information, and vote. You can reach Adam and his team by email at adamjohnsonforsheriff@gmail.com.
Adam's National Credentials
Adam's Montana EMS Credentials
Fire Training
Fire Training
Adam's OSHA Credentials
TECC
Tactical Emergency Combat Care County Exclusive Instruction Contract Obtained by Adam Johnson
Community Health Worker Certification
Community Integrated Health Certification
FCC Amateur Radio Licence
Range Safety Officer Credential
Awards Presented by Director Johnson to EMS, Fire, Sheriff's Department, and Civilian Rescuers.
Adam with the Broadus Girl Scout Troup. The girls earned their first aid patches.
Adam and his crew receive thank you signs from public during the Northstar Fire in 2015, Nespelem, Washington
Adam looking after his nephews while swimming.
Adam performing duties as RSO.
Adam and his wife, Cressi providing medical care so the children receiving care from Phoenix Children's Hospital were able to ride the Polar Express and meet Santa.
Adam awarding the La Plata Sheriff's Office their own personal K9 TCCC kits for participating in the design and testing process.
This is the K9 TCCC Basic Kit designed by Adam for Military and Law Enforcement Working dogs during his time as a project manager for Chinook Medical.
Advanced K9 TCCC Kit designed by Adam during his time at Chinook Medical.
Adam at Special Operations Medical Association Training. He volunteered for an ultrasound of his eye during one of the breakout sessions.
Adam and Italian Special Forces Michael Turconi. The legendary white tux was notoriously requested at SOMA events.
U.S. Patents Held by Adam Johnson
Advanced Hazmat Life Support Certification
Adam's Degree Award Letter from University College Cork
Adam's Degree from University College Cork
Adam's Drone Pilot License
FEMA - Miscellaneous Courses
FEMA Professional Development
FEMA Radiological & Hazardous Materials Preparedness
FEMA Incident Command and NIMS
Public Service comes with hardships. Adam responded to a house fire early in his paramedic career in which the patient could not be saved. A reporter snapped a picture of him finishing his call with medical control after recording the time of death.
Paramedic Adam Johnson assists with National Registry Test for Paramedic Students at the LSU FETI Training Center.
Adam's First Commission Under Sheriff Brent Allain
Adam's Second Commission Card Under Sheriff Brett Stassi
LSU FETI Live Burn Training
LSU FETI Live Burn
BSFD Live Burn Exercises
BSFD Live Burn. Lieutenant Johnson Supervises In Red Helmet.
During a fire training exercise, Adam Johnson helps coordinate equipment and support fellow firefighters as they rotate through operations.
Lieutenant Johnson Personally Checking Firefighter Packs Before Live Burn Exercise.
BSFD Lieutenant Johnson and Crew Fight House Fire
Adam at informal BSFD training session.
Preparing for a live burn training exercise, Lieutenant Adam Johnson ensures he and his team are ready before entry.
Lieutenant Adam Johnson Providing relief for public after Hurricane Gustav.
These photos were taken during a family trip to Fort Henry in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
This image captures Adam Johnson during his enlistment into the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps (USNSCC) at Fort Snelling Navy and Marine Corps Reserve Center in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Following his completion of basic training with the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps, Adam Johnson is pictured here with his family
This photo was taken during Adam Johnson’s graduation from Basic Training with the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps (USNSCC) at Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes Naval Station in Illinois.
During a VJ Day ceremony at the Minnesota State Capitol, Adam Johnson served as part of the color guard with the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps.
During his time with the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps, Adam Johnson earned recognition and promotion into a medical and leadership role within his unit.
These images reflect field training during Adam Johnson’s time with the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps (USNSCC).
During his time with the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps, Adam Johnson participated in advanced field training focused on adaptability, situational awareness, and working as part of a team in challenging conditions.
During his time with the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps, Adam Johnson trained in environments that included coordination with aviation assets such as this UH-1H Huey.
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