Scott A. Robinson
Washington,DC
Summary
Results-oriented government affairs leader with a proven record of advancing fire fighter and labor priorities at the federal, state, and local levels. Successfully secured landmark victories, including the repeal of the WEP/GPO Social Security offsets, and directed advocacy on high-profile fire fighter protection legislation such as the Honor Act, Federal Fire fighters Families First Act, and Next Gen Gear Act. Skilled in legislative strategy, coalition building, and regulatory advocacy, with experience managing multiple Political Action Committee (PAC) accounts and cultivating bipartisan relationships in Congress, state legislatures, and labor coalitions to deliver impactful policy outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Director,
International Association of Fire Fighters
05.2023 - Current
- Drive IAFF’s federal legislative strategy, advancing fire fighter protections and labor priorities in Congress.
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting collaboration, transparency, and open communication among team members.
- Directs congressional outreach, coalition building, and regulatory advocacy to advance policies protecting fire fighter health, safety, and retirement security.
- Responsible for developing policy proposals, negotiating bill language, coordinating with bipartisan congressional leaders, and aligning advocacy campaigns with IAFF affiliates and national labor coalitions.
Behavioral Health Specialist
International Association Of Fire Fighters
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Provide testimony as subject matter expert on behavioral health issues for professional firefighters across US and Canada as needed.
- Develop, draft and track policy and NFPA technical standards on behavioral health issues for fire service members
- Manage 4-40 peer support team members on disaster deployments across the US and Canada.
Lieutenant, Fire Fighter/EMT
City of Cranston
07.2000 - 01.2023
- Assessed active fires and consulted with Deputy Chief to devise optimal approach and containment strategies.
- Responded to fire and other emergency medical services in population of just under 100,000 residents.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
President
IAFF 1363, Cranston Firefighters
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Protected health and welfare of members through lens of strong collective bargaining agreement and political action.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with fire administration to establish and achieve long-term objectives, providing department with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Managed $500,000 budget and three (3) FirePAC accounts up to $75,000.00.
- Drafted, tracked and testified on IAFF state legislation as needed.
Vice President
RI STATE ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Strategically coordinated operations according to objectives and capabilities, effectively allocating resources to meet needs of RI firefighters.
- Established and administered annual budget including two (2) political action committee accounts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Government
University of Maryland Global Campus
01-2027
Labor Management
Harvard Trade Union Program
03.2022
Labor Assistance Professional
National Labor College
Silver Spring, MD04.2008
Paramedicine
Memorial Hosptial of Rhode Island
06.1993
Skills
- Legislative Research and Tracking
- Political Fundraising Coordination
- Media Communications and Press Releases
- Oral Presentation and Technical Writing Skills
- Organized Strategic Campaigns
- Policy Development and Implementation
Timeline
Deputy Director,
International Association of Fire Fighters
05.2023 - Current
Behavioral Health Specialist
International Association Of Fire Fighters
11.2021 - 05.2023
Vice President
RI STATE ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
01.2018 - 01.2021
President
IAFF 1363, Cranston Firefighters
01.2017 - 01.2022
Lieutenant, Fire Fighter/EMT
City of Cranston
07.2000 - 01.2023
Labor Management
Harvard Trade Union Program
Labor Assistance Professional
National Labor College
Paramedicine
Memorial Hosptial of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Government
University of Maryland Global Campus
Legislative Achievements
- Led bipartisan advocacy securing passage of the WEP/GPO repeal and advancing fire fighter protection bills (Honor Act, FFF First Act, Next Gen Gear Act).
- Spearheaded new legislative initiatives through drafting, refining bill text, and coordinating with congressional offices for bipartisan sponsorship.
- Built and maintained strong congressional relationships with Senate and House members, securing commitments from leaders across both parties on labor, pension, health, and safety legislation.
- Provided regulatory advocacy on workforce safety, training, and behavioral health initiatives, ensuring IAFF priorities were represented in federal rulemaking and policy development.
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