ST. PAUL, Minn. — Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at state buildings from sunrise on March 18 to sunset on March 19 to honor Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson of the Minnetonka Fire Department, who passed away on March 5 after battling cancer for two years.
“Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson dedicated his life to protecting others and strengthening the fire service across Minnesota,” Walz said. He expressed condolences to Johnson’s family and colleagues, acknowledging Johnson’s impact through mentorship and community service.
Johnson began his career with the Minnetonka Fire Department in 2006 as a Paid-on-Call Firefighter. He advanced to various roles, including lieutenant and training captain, before becoming a full-time fire inspector in 2016. In 2023, he was promoted to Deputy Fire Marshal…