Bob Scott, 2010 Firefighter of the Year. Photo courtesy Timeless Images Photography

As Fire Chief of the Fillmore Fire Department I am proud to announce that Bob Scott has been chosen by his peers as the 2010 Firefighter of the Year.

Bob Scott was born in the San Fernando Valley and grew up in Chatsworth; Bob currently lives in Ojai with his Lovely wife Susan and their kids Bobby 17, Samuel 16 and Sarah 11.

In 1984 Bob became an EMT and worked for Schaefer Ambulance for six months to get into paramedic school. He graduated paramedic school in December of 1985 and continued to work for Schaefer until deciding that Ventura County was the place to be.

Bob was hired at Oxnard (now Gold Coast) Ambulance in August of 1986 and worked there until 1992. Bob worked as a paramedic, community educator and as a paramedic supervisor.

Bob attended fire academy at Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria, Class 54 in 1992 and started his AS degree in fire science.

Starting In September of 1992 Bob was hired with Pruner Ambulance--Careline, Medtrans and currently American Medical Response. He has been a Field Training Officer and Clinical Supervisor with them.

And if that wasn’t enough, Bob pursued extensive volunteer activities.

Bob was one of the original Ventura County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Medical Team Paramedics. He served as team captain, training coordinator and equipment coordinator and just retired this year after serving 20 dedicated years. Bob also assisted in creating a tactical medical team for the Ventura County Sheriff’s SWAT team and was an active member for eight years.

Bob started with Fillmore Fire in March of 2004 to assist with building our new paramedic program in response to the closing of Santa Paula Hospital. Bob has been active in EMS education, applying for and receiving Ventura County Approved Continuing Education Provider for our Department. He is also our continuous quality improvement and currently EMS Program Administrator.

Bob has been the driving force behind what he refers to as the Fillmore Fire style of care. Great bed side manners, making sure that patents and family members are well informed and make sure that our citizens receive the highest quality of pre Hospital care.

Bob is always making sure that Fillmore Fire is keep up to date on all new policy and precedes that County EMS has implemented.

Bob’s love and dedication for EMS and his dedication to the City of Fillmore Fire Department made it easy for us to elect him to be our 2010 Fillmore Firefighter of the Year.