Honoring AEMT Fred Kemp
This page provides official information about the line of duty death of Washington County/Johnson City AEMT/Rescue Technician Fred Kemp. This page serves as the single verified source for updates from Washington County / Johnson City EMS and Washington County / Johnson City Emergency Management Agency.
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Honoring Fred Kemp
Fred Kemp served Washington County / Johnson City EMS for 28 years. He joined the department on March 27, 1998, and moved into the Rescue Technician role in January 2019. AEMT and Rescue Technician Kemp died in the line of duty on Wednesday October 22, 2025 after suffering a fall during a high-angle technical rescue training.
Find the official news release announcing the Line of Duty Death here.
Find the official news release announcing funeral services and procession information here.
Fred was known for his calm approach, deep knowledge, and steady commitment to helping others.
Visitation
Friends may visit Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home, 418 W. College St., Jonesborough, Tennessee, on Thursday, October 30, 2025, and Friday, October 31, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to pay respects and sign the register.
Funeral and Services
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Pastors Cody Greene, Brian Nulf, and Tull Oaks will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday before the service.
Graveside services will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Seating inside the church will be limited to family, friends, and first responders. Media will not be permitted during the funeral service at Mt. Zion.
Procession Information
A public safety procession will take place Saturday morning before the service, beginning at approximately 11:00 a.m. AEMT Kemp will be escorted from Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home to his final resting place at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Agencies planning to participate are asked to register in advance at this link. Additional details will be shared with registered agencies by email and text.
Community members are encouraged to stand safely along the route to show their support as emergency personnel and agencies honor AEMT Kemp.
Those attending should remain clear of active roadways and follow all instructions from officials. A map showing the procession route has been attached to this release.
Significant traffic impacts are expected throughout the area on Saturday. Drivers and residents should plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and follow directions from officials. Modified routes and temporary closures may limit or restrict access for residents near Mt. Zion Baptist Church and along the procession route.