Scott D Larson
McFarland
Summary
Dynamic Fire Officer, Firefighter, EMT, and Instructor with a proven track record in emergency response and personnel training. Exceptional communication and public speaking abilities, complemented by expertise in curriculum development and lesson planning. Extensive experience in firefighting and emergency management provides a strong foundation for enhancing safety operations. Committed to leveraging skills to foster a culture of preparedness and excellence within the fire service.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator
Rescue Training Innovations, LLC
01.2009 - Current
- Rescue Training Innovations, LLC is a fire service training company operated by Scott Larson. RTI provides Firefighter and EMS training to department members with quality programs in SCBA Confidence, Firefighter Self Rescue, Confined Space, Auto Extrication, Grain Bin Rescue and Tractor Rollover. RTI provides training both in lecture and hands on with training props and trailers
Instructor
Stateline Farm Rescue
01.2006 - Current
- Part time employment as an instructor for education of farm related emergencies. Provide hands-on instruction for Grain Bin Entrapment, Tractor rollover and combine entrapment. Teaching of fire departments and grain facilities on the proper techniques for entrapment personnel.
Fire Service Instructor
Madison Area Technical College
01.1995 - Current
- Provide instruction to various levels of firefighter skills and knowledge. Basic firefighting, advanced fire certification, specialized firefighting skills. Oversee grading of students, discipline and evaluations.
Lieutenant
Belleville Fire Department
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Responsible for all phases of fire suppression, salvage, overhaul, extrication, EMS, scene management and incident command. Set up lesson plans, documentation of training and conduct training. Oversee all phase of the training program. Incident command at fire scenes with control, direction and safety of firefighters at said incidents.
Fire Lieutenant
City of Madison Fire Department
01.2008 - 01.2022
- Responsible for station administration functions, enforce policies, procedures at a company level. Coordinates firefighting and EMS activities, directs and performs said activities, participates in training, inspections and public relations for both firefighters and general public. Responsible for maintaining and coordinating the Hazardous Materials Team equipment and supplies. Hazardous Incident Team member since 1994, Core member since 2001. Responsible for the daily operation of the Hazardous Incident Team as either a Hit Leader, Safety Officer, Research leader or Entry Team Leader. These positions act as sector commands at Hazardous Material Incidents. Documentation of Materials involved in the incident along with report findings and actions taken at the call. Safety and control of 14 to17 firefighters at the incident.
Firefighter/EMT
City of Madison Fire Department
01.1994 - 01.2022
- Responsible for all phase of firefighting, Suppression, overhaul, salvage, EMS and patient care. Station duties Housekeeping, vehicle and equipment knowledge.
Captain of Training and Investigation
City of Madison Fire Department
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Responsible for shift training of all firefighters, Fire investigation and Arson response investigation. Oversee record keeping of training records and development of training drills.
Assistant Chief – Training/Fire Operations
Verona Fire Department
01.2010 - 01.2014
- In this position I am responsible for the development and implementation of the department’s firefighter training program. Oversee department’s training budget, maintain all firefighter training including; new recruit, ongoing training and officer training. Organize the department's fire operation response and protocol. Oversee department’s operational budget, purchasing and continuing operation of the department. Creation of Policy and Procedures for daily operations.
Captain
New Glarus Volunteer Fire Department
01.1999 - 01.2010
- Responsible for all phases of fire suppression, salvage, overhaul, extrication, EMS, scene management and incident command. Set up lesson plans, documentation of training and conduct training. Oversee all phases of the training program. Incident command at fire scenes with control, direction and safety of firefighters at said incidents.
Training Officer II
City of Madison Fire Department
02.2006 - 02.2008
- Responsible for the research, development and documentation of Firefighter training for the City of Madison Fire Department. Deliver training for all new MFD recruits along with current employees. Management of classes and individuals along with the safety and control of said personnel.
Apparatus Engineer
City of Madison Fire Department
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Responsible for all phases of firefighting and station duties. Along with this I am responsible for the care maintenance and safety of all MFD apparatus and equipment assigned to my station. This includes cleaning, care and equipment readiness along with recommendations on repairs and creation of work orders. Act as Lieutenant in the absence of station LT. or when assigned by the OIC to this position. This area I am responsible for the crew member’s safety along with command and control at fire and EMS scenes. Report writing and documentation of calls and daily activities of the station. Training of crews and individuals and documentation of these activities.
Captain
Verona Fire Department
01.1985 - 01.1999
- Oversee completion and documentation of all fire inspections for the City of Verona. Incident command at fire incidents, direction of Firefighters along with safety of. Responsible for station administration functions, enforces policies, procedures at a company level. Coordinates firefighting and EMS activities, directs and performs said activities, participates in training, inspections and public relations for both firefighters and general public.
Education
Certificate of Apprenticeship - Journeyman Fire Medic
Wisconsin Apprenticeship System
Madison, WI04.1998
Associate Degree - Fire Protection Technician
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI01.1989
Skills
- Fire service instruction
- Effective verbal communication
- Analytical problem-solving expertise
- Effectively adjusts to changing situations
- Extensive background in fire response and management
Certification
- Firefighter Level I, State Certification # A00230
- Firefighter Level II, State Certification #B00230
- Firefighter Level III, State Certification #C00230
- Fire Instructor I, State Certification #F00230
- Fire Instructor II, State Certification #G00230
- EMT Basic, Meriter Health Services, 1987
- EMT -D, Madison Area Technical College, 1995
- National Registered EMT, 1987
- State Certification # 33169
Training
- Hazardous Materials Training:
- Madison Fire Department – Hazardous Materials Technician, 1994
- Lakeshore Technical College – Hazardous Materials Specialist, 1996
- Hazardous Materials Advanced Air Monitoring, Madison Fire Department, 2002
- Office of Justice Assistance Programs for Domestic Preparedness – Haz Mat
- O & M of the APD 2000 Chemical Agent Detector, 2002
- WMD Detection Technologies, 2002
- Use of Chemical Agent Detection Materials – M8, M9, M256A1 Kit, 2002
- O & M of the Passport PID II Photo Ionization Detector, 2002
- O & M of the SAW Minicad MK II Chemical Agent Detector, 2002
- O & M of the Draeger Civil Defense System, 2002
- O & M of the MultiRAE Plus Multi-Gas Meter w/PID, 2004
- O & M of the Photo Ionization Detector (PID) MiniRAE Plus, 2004
- WMD Detection Technologies, 2004
- O & M of the Photo Ionization Detector (PID) MiniRAE 2000, 2004
- O & M of the MultiRAE Plus Multi-Gas Meter w/PID 2008
- National Fire Academy: National Training Center, Madison WI
- Instructional Techniques for Company Officers, 1992
- Educational Methodology, 1995
- Executive Fire Officer, 1988
- Monroe Fire School: Monroe WI
- Listed below are 8hr Certificate of completion courses.
- Rope Rescue, 1988
- Uneven Ground Rescue, 1989
- Rope Systems, 1990
- Hazardous Materials Incident Command, 1992
- Trench Rescue Emergency Response, 1994
- Instructor for Basic Engine Company Operations, at Monroe Fire School, 2002 -2008
- WOS Fire School, Green Bay WI
- Advance Auto Extrication, 8hrs, 1988
- Power Rescue Tools and Auto Extrication, 8hrs. 1988
- Green County Emergency Management, Monroe WI
- NIMS 700, ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 300, ICS 500
- Fire Department Instructor Conference: Indianapolis Indiana
- Instructor: Hands On Training (H.O.T.), FDIC 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018 Grain Bin Entrapment and Engulfment Operations.
- Conducting NFPA 1403-Compliant Fire Attack, 16 hr course, 2006
- Urban Search and Rescue Structural Collapse Technician: Shoring & Construction. 24 hr certificate of attendance. 2004
- Flashover Simulator – Hands on Training, 8 hr course, 1997
- Truck Company Tool Work – Hands on Training, 8 hr course, 1997
- Classes listed below are 4 hr courses:
- Vehicle Air Bag Incidents. 1997
- Advance Auto Extrication, 1997
- School Bus Rescue and Extrication, 1997
- How to teach Preplanning Techniques, 1997
- Implementing Fire Ground Accountability, 1997
- Classes listed below are 2 hr courses:
- Engine Company Tips and Tactics, 2006
- How to Acquire Structures and Organize Large and Small-Scale Training, 2006
- SCBA Survival Skills, 2006
- Real-World Problem Solving: How are your People Skills, 2006
- The Dynamics of change in the Fire Service, 1997
- Educating Firefighters through the Internet, 1997
- State Of Wisconsin, Office of Justice Assistance, Volk Field WI
- Urban Search and Rescue Instructor Certification, 2005 – 240 hrs.
- USAR Rope Rescue, Operations level
- USAR Confined space, Operations level
- USAR Trench Rescue, Operations level
- USAR Collapse Rescue, Operations level
- Urban Search and Rescue – Technician Level Certification, 2005
- High Angle Rope Rescue
- Confined Space
- Trench Rescue
- Collapse Rescue
- Swede Survival Training – Instructor, Flashover Training Simulators, Madison WI
- PHASE I – Flashover Survival
- PHASE II – Interior Fire Attack
- PHASE III - Backdraft
Timeline
Captain of Training and Investigation
City of Madison Fire Department
01.2017 - 01.2018
Lieutenant
Belleville Fire Department
01.2015 - 01.2022
Assistant Chief – Training/Fire Operations
Verona Fire Department
01.2010 - 01.2014
Owner/Operator
Rescue Training Innovations, LLC
01.2009 - Current
Fire Lieutenant
City of Madison Fire Department
01.2008 - 01.2022
Training Officer II
City of Madison Fire Department
02.2006 - 02.2008
Instructor
Stateline Farm Rescue
01.2006 - Current
Apparatus Engineer
City of Madison Fire Department
01.2002 - 01.2006
Captain
New Glarus Volunteer Fire Department
01.1999 - 01.2010
Fire Service Instructor
Madison Area Technical College
01.1995 - Current
Firefighter/EMT
City of Madison Fire Department
01.1994 - 01.2022
Captain
Verona Fire Department
01.1985 - 01.1999
Associate Degree - Fire Protection Technician
Madison Area Technical College
Certificate of Apprenticeship - Journeyman Fire Medic
Wisconsin Apprenticeship System