Get to Know: Tim Johnson

Tim Johnson is full of optimism. As a fire and life safety analyst in the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, he sees his role as a way to be a superhero in ordinary life. Learn more about Johnson, some unknown facts about him and why the fire safety and building evacuation training is important for employees.

How long have you been a member of Niner Nation?

I have worked here since 2018, but I have been tied to this school since 1973. My mother worked in Belk Gym, and this was our playground. I learned to play tennis here.

How would you describe your role and responsibilities?

As the fire and life safety analyst in the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, my role is like that of a fire marshal. I ensure that our buildings, students and staff are safe from a fire emergency.

What would people be surprised to learn about your work?

It allows me to be a superhero, without being superhuman.

What is the most challenging part of your job?

In this role, I do not experience many challenges. Each experience affords me an opportunity to adapt and overcome. I strive in an environment where there are many different kinds of opportunities to grow and progress.

What is the most rewarding part of your job?

I am able to use ALL of my skills to do this job. From the mundane to the sublime. It is exceptionally rewarding to experience a new work situation and rely on an experience to arrive at a solution.

What is something that many people don’t know about you?

I am a self-trained chef. I studied in an Italian mensa (cafeteria) in Northern Italy. I am a novice race car driver.

Is there anything else you want people to know about you?

I am free from the need to be free.

Why are the Building Emergency Evacuation Training and the Fire Safety and Prevention Training programs important for University employees to participate in?

To help ensure our campus is prepared in the event of a fire emergency and to meet North Carolina Fire Code Regulations, all employees are required to complete the Building Emergency Evacuation Training (BEETS) and the Fire Safety and Prevention Training through Percipio before Sunday, Oct. 31.

We at the Office of Environmental Health and Safety want to build a safety paradigm where each person has assumed a level of personal responsibility for their own safety. The BEETS and fire safety training are our tools. We want the campus community to be our eyes and ears for safety matters.