New Idaho Falls Fire Chief sworn in

A second opportunity: Former IFFD firefighter sworn in as the department's newest fire chief

Johan Olson has been selected as the new fire chief for the City of Idaho Falls | Courtesy City of Idaho Falls IDAHO FALLS — A former firefighter and resident of Idaho Falls has returned after being sworn in as the Idaho Falls Fire Department’s newest fire chief Thursday evening. Johna Olson previously served in IFFD from 2007 to 2021, during which he held various roles, from firefighter to battalion chief. After moving away from Idaho Falls, Ol…

New Idaho Falls Fire Chief sworn in

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The City of Idaho Falls has a new fire chief.  Johan Olson was sworn in Thursday during a ceremony before the Idaho Falls City Council meeting.  Before his appointment to fire chief, Olson served with the Idaho Falls Fire Department from 2007 to 2021, holding roles from firefighter to captain and move-up battalion chief. He most recently served as deputy fire chief for the Grand Junction Fire Department in Colorado. H…