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Kingsport Firefighter Follows In Father’s Footsteps
Bill Donoho has been working for the City of Kingsport for 27 years. Donoho is a fireman, engineer, and paramedic. At a young age, Donoho was inspired to become a firefighter by his father, who helped start the first responder program in the state of Tennessee. Donoho got involved with the medical side, started taking fire training classes, and fell in love with the job.
Donoho risks his safety every day, but still has a strong love for his job. “My favorite part of the job is to be able to help people in need,” stated Donoho in a recent interview. While the scariest part, according to him, is most obviously going into a fire, but maybe not for the obvious reason. He described going into an active fire as nerve-racking because “you never know what is going to happen, you don’t know what’s there. Most of the time it’s like running in with blinders on. You never know what you’re going to run into.” Donoho states he’s had many close calls while on the job, and has even fallen through floorboards and had debris fall on top of him. Donoho, however, just considers this all part of his job, and easily accepts these risks every day that he goes to work.
While he enjoys his work, certain parts are harder than others. Donoho describes the toughest part of his job as the physical and mental fitness required to deal with the job itself. Firemen need to maintain their physical fitness to be able to do their job, but according to Donoho, the mental fitness aspect is even harder. He stated that, for many, the job doesn’t stop when they leave the station; many firefighters take the job home with them. Being a fireman requires not just physical strength, but mental strength as well.
Bill Donoho is a firefighter, engineer, and paramedic for the City of Kingsport, and he is a true hero within his community. Donoho works hard both on and off the clock to help make Kingsport a better, safer place. He not only values his job, but believes in the difference he is making to improve his community and to help those in need.
Kingsport Police Department
200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 ThomasMPatton • 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX) |
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NEWS RELEASE | |||
SUBJECT: | Kingsport Police Investigating Missing Person Complaint | ||
DATE: | October 18, 2016 | ||
CASE #: | 16-021640 | ||
GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
The Kingsport Police Department is investigating a missing Jonesborough man who was last seen in Kingsport. Johnny Rae Linebaugh was reported missing by his mother on October 6, 2016; however, she has had no contact with him since August 30, 2016.
He was last seen at the John R. Hay House, located at 427 East Sullivan Street in Kingsport, where he was temporarily residing. His mother said that it is very out of character for her son to go this long without communicating with her, so she is naturally concerned for his well-being. Mr. Linebaugh is a 34 year old white male adult. He is 5 feet 9 inches tall with a medium build and weighs approximately 230 pounds. He has short brown hair with a receding hair line and hazel eyes. A photograph of Mr. Linebaugh has been included in this release. Anyone who may know his current whereabouts is asked to contact the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429 or call Kingsport Central Dispatch at 423-246-9111. Alternatively, if an individual who is able to supply information related to this or any other case wishes not to be identified, tips can be submitted anonymously via online “Citizen Feedback” forms available at the following link: https://www.kingsporttn.gov/city-services/police-department/contact-us |
MISSING PERSON INFORMATION | |
Name | Johnny Rae Linebaugh |
Age | 34 Years of Age |
Gender/Race | Male/White |
Residency | Jonesborough, TN |
Hair/
Eyes |
Short Brown Hair with Receding Hair Line/
Hazel Eyes |
Height/
Weight/ Build |
5 feet 9 inches
230 Pounds Medium Build |
RELEASING OFFICER | ||
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit |
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Kingsport Police Department
200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 ThomasMPatton • 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX) |
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NEWS RELEASE | |||
SUBJECT: | The City of Kingsport is Currently Accepting Applications for Police Officer (3rd Notice) | ||
DATE: | October 17, 2016 | ||
GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
UPDATE: There are only two weeks remaining to apply.
As previously released: The City of Kingsport Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. Applications will be accepted beginning October 1, 2016 until October 30, 2016. Individuals 18 years of age or older who are interested in a career in law enforcement are encouraged to apply. Applicants are asked to only submit their application once, as weeding out duplicate applications hampers efficiency. All applications must be submitted online using the following link: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/kingsport Following the October 30th deadline, all applicants will receive a confirmation email, as well as a letter by traditional mail, containing further instructions regarding the upcoming police applicant testing procedures. All applicants will undergo a series of assessments, beginning with a written examination on November 15, 2016. Applicants who successfully pass the written examination will advance forward to a physical agility evaluation and ultimately to a series of interviews. The Kingsport Police Department is hoping to hire at least eight new officers out of this testing process to fill existing vacancies. The current starting salary for Police Officer Trainee is $15.76 per hour or $32,791 annually. Applicants who are already certified law enforcement officers may be eligible for a salary adjustment to compensate for prior experience if certain criteria are met. Academy training and all essential equipment including uniforms, firearms, body armor, and duty gear are provided by the department. K.P.D. also issues take-home police cruisers to officers meeting specific residency requirements. City of Kingsport employee benefits include direct payroll deposit; paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave; employee life insurance; optional supplemental and dependent life insurance; long-term disability; health insurance; optional dental insurance; flexible spending accounts; ICMA RC 401 retirement; and optional ICMA RC 457 retirement. For additional information regarding the application process, please call the City of Kingsport Human Resources Department at 423-229-9401. For additional information regarding a law enforcement career at the Kingsport Police Department, please call the K.P.D. Public Information Officer at 423-229-9433. |
RELEASING OFFICER | ||
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit |
SUSPECT INFORMATION | |
Name | Daniel R. Jennings |
Age | Date of Birth 3/10/1977
39 Years of Age |
Gender/Race | Male/White |
Residency | 651 Dale Street
Lee Apartments #6 Kingsport, TN |
Charge(s) | 1) Aggravated Assault (6 Counts)
2) Resisting Arrest |
RELEASING OFFICER | ||
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit |
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