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SCOTT MATESON

Sisters,OR

Summary

Fire service leader with 20+ years of operational, administrative, and incident command experience. Skilled in strategic planning, personnel management, and interagency coordination. Current member of the Oregon State Fire Marshal Green Team, supporting complex, multi-agency emergency operations statewide. Recognized for building strong teams, improving operational efficiency, and fostering trusted community relationships.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Engineer/Firefighter, EMT-Intermediate

Woodburn Fire District
02.2002 - 05.2021
  • Led operational crews in fire suppression, emergency medical services, and rescue operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to protocol.
  • Managed purchasing, inventory, and maintenance for PPE and communication equipment, overseeing a $60K annual budget.
  • Served as AHA BLS CPR Instructor, training department personnel and community members.
  • Developed and implemented a web-based staffing program, training all staff and enhancing scheduling efficiency.
  • Conducted fire and life safety inspections for businesses, ensuring code compliance and hazard mitigation.
  • Served on Oregon State Fire Marshal IMT as Logistics Section Chief (Trainee), supporting large-scale incident response operations.

Owner/Manager

K & L Lighting
01.1998 - 01.2009
  • Directed all aspects of operations, including sales, customer service, inventory, HR, and financial management for a $1.5M annual budget.
  • Developed and executed marketing strategies, expanding client base and increasing profitability.
  • Managed hiring, training, and supervision of staff, ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Education

High School Diploma -

Canby High School
Canby, OR
05-1982

Skills

  • Incident Command & Emergency Operations
  • Personnel Training & Mentorship
  • Strategic Planning & Budget Oversight
  • Public Safety Education & Community Engagement
  • Interagency Coordination & Mutual Aid Operations
  • Equipment Procurement & Resource Management
  • Policy Development & Compliance
  • Fire Prevention, Inspection & Investigation

Certification

  • EMT-Intermediate (Oregon)
  • NFPA Fire Officer I | Fire Instructor I | Firefighter II
  • Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations
  • Basic Fire Investigation
  • Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator | Driver/Pump Operator | Mobile Water Supply
  • Wildland Interface Firefighter | S-131 Advanced Firefighter
  • NWCG S-230 Crew Boss, S-231 Engine Boss, S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
  • FEMA IS-100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800, 907
  • NWCG L967 Logistics Section Chief (in process) | O305 Type 3 AHIMT | S420 Command & General Staff (Type 2)

Timeline

Engineer/Firefighter, EMT-Intermediate

Woodburn Fire District
02.2002 - 05.2021

Owner/Manager

K & L Lighting
01.1998 - 01.2009

High School Diploma -

Canby High School

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