SCOTT MILLER
Lebanon
Summary
Professional emergency response specialist with experience in fire suppression, rescue operations, and hazardous material handling. Strong focus on teamwork, ensuring safety, and achieving operational goals. Reliable and adaptable with skills in emergency medical response, incident command, and community education. Known for effective communication, physical stamina, and quick decision-making.
Firefighting professional with comprehensive experience in emergency response and life-saving techniques. Known for strong focus on collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments. Reliable team player skilled in equipment maintenance and fire prevention strategies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
04.2025 - Current
- Removed Hazardous fuels to reduce wildfire risk
- Created Suppression lines
- Used pump operations for hose lays and proper utilization of water
- Used hand tools & chainsaws to establish handline
- Preformed multiple tasks on type 3 & 6 fire engine
- Pump
- Drafted
- Daily maintenance checks
- Independently maintained and cared for hand tools and power tools such as chainsaws, mcleods, shovels, scrapes, weedwhackers, and Pulaski's
- Maintained a high level of fitness
- Maintained a high level of situational awareness
- Utilized handheld and mobile radio and programed them
- Utilized special equipment such as belt weather kit, paper and digital maps, compass, kestrel, binoculars, and PPE
- Collected data on endangered species
- Worked alongside biologist and partners to electronically tag and relocate endangered fish species
- Utilized airboats to aid biologist in the removal of botulism
Coach/Mentor
Embark Behavioral Health
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Managed a team of 10 or more traumatized, violent, and suicidal adolescents in a long-term residential care facility setting
- Held daily groups focused on identifying emotions, working through peer disagreements, and growing as a team and as individuals
- Took detailed notes on student progress, incidents, injuries, and groups.
- Maintained a professional demeanor with students and with staff as well as healthcare partners.
- Practiced safe crisis management and deescalated potentially dangerous situations with students.
- Placed students in various physical holds depending on the severity of student's dangerous physical behavior.
- Gave basic first aid to students.
- Dealt with a high level of emotional stress daily
- Helped students with processing trauma and gave empathetic and validating support.
- Held students accountable to their actions
- Held students to a strict schedule and upheld expectations for student behavior.
Trails crew (search and rescue)
National Park Service
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Cared for and maintained trails in a national park setting.
- Operated and maintained heavy machinery including skid loaders, mud buggies, and excavators, on narrow switchbacks and on uneven tread.
- Chainsaw operation in a remote backcountry setting.
- Used and maintained a wide variety of hand tools including pickaxes, draw knives, hand saws, crosscut saws, sledgehammers, rakes, shovels, and Pulaski's.
- Operated and maintained a variety of gasoline powered equipment such as a jackhammer, tamper plate, and rock drill.
- Participated in a safe work environment to prevent injury which included use of PPE such as gloves, hardhats, ear protection, chainsaw chaps and safety glasses.
- Carried a 45-pound pack and hand tools on long hikes in adverse weather conditions ranging from 100+ to below freezing.
- Created water bars, retaining walls, armored treads, using a variety of tools such as wood chisels, rock bars, measuring tapes, levels, squares and scribes.
- Cleared trail from brush and shrubs and fallen tree material within Park boundaries from continuous mudslides and washouts which are typical of Bryce Canyon National Park.
- Undertook Fuels reduction activities and created burn piles to increase ecosystem health.
- Bucked and swamped fallen trees to clear trail.
- Restored destroyed sections of trail.
- Worked long arduous days in high heat.
- Concrete work from forming to finishing.
- Search and rescue team duties including litter carryout on steep uneven terrain, high rope rescue, dressing patient in personal protective equipment, working alongside EMS personnel, cleaning and sanitizing all team equipment after incident, searching for and coordinating with a team to find lost individuals or groups.
- Certificates obtained include S-212 wildland chainsaw certificate, Rattlesnake handler certificate, technical search and rescue certificate, and S-110 wildland fire cert.
WG4 POSITION
National Park Service
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Maintained Park cleanliness.
- Identified native and non-native plants and made decisions based on park plans as to the removal and method of removal of unwanted invasives.
- Pruned and planted trees and shrubs while practicing professional hand pruning and pruning saw techniques.
- Cared for native grassland communities, partook in ecological restoration activities including planting new grasses and pollinator specific seed propagation.
- Drove a utv to aid in the transport of debris, tools, plants, and personnel around the park.
- Lead large volunteer groups on multiple large scale park operations.
- Completed NPS learning and development division class, preservation horticulture: maintaining trees and shrubs in a cultural landscape.
- Worked with local authorities in the apprehension of criminals and the care of vulnerable people.
- Mulched tree rings.
- Edged and trimmed grass.
- Identified and diagnosed common plant disease and took preventive measure to ensure plant and neighboring plant health.
- Operated trucks and manual transmission utility vehicles on a regular basis.
- Used a variety of hand and power tools.
- Worked in adverse, hot, and cold weather.
- Worked with little supervision.
- Cleared brush and debris from pathways and garden areas.
- Sharpened and cleaned tools.
Server/bartender
T's Steakhouse
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Provides excellent customer service in fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills with attention to detail taking drink and food orders.
- Maintains positive attitude and ability work will under pressure with other key staff to include bussers, cooks, and management.
- Works with minimum supervision.
- Provides friendly and positive engagement with customers.
- Knowledgeable of the menu and have the ability to make alternative suggestions.
- Ensures issues are rectified in a timely manner.
- Handles various types of payment methods to include cash, credit, and debit card transactions.
- Assist in food preparation when needed.
- Assist in inventory for bar making sure area is well-stocked.
- Checks ID cards for legal age.
- Maintains clean work and dining area by removing trash, cleaning tables, and washing glasses, utensils, and equipment.
- Knowledgeable on classic drinks as well as ability to research newer drinks.
Cooper / wine barrel finisher
Independent Stave Company
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Commanded the various stations and tools necessary to creating a wine barrel as well as using a variety of hand tools.
- Operated a barrel sander and sanded barrels to optimal smoothness.
- Hooped and rehooped barrels as needed.
- Built hoops.
- Filled barrels with water and pressure tested.
- Finished barrels and loaded on trucks for shipping.
- Worked overtime to meet deadlines.
- Worked around heavy machinery.
- Worked in a loud environment for extended periods.
- Worked on feet for full shifts.
- Moved heavy barrels around cooperage.
- Stayed on task and self-started on assignments.
Ropes course operator
Malted Monkey
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Maintained safety and order on the course ensuring all safety standards were met.
- Excellent communication skills explaining processes, procedures, and safety protocols to guest and answer questions.
- Provided excellent customer service and positive engagement with all ages and genders.
- Encouraged hesitant participants helping build confidence.
- Physically fit for long periods of standing, lifting, and working in close contact with guest.
- Processed ticket sales and money handling.
- Reported defective equipment to management.
- Was accountable for cash transactions and handled end of day accounting.
Landscaper
Evergreen
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Mowed, edged, and fertilized lawns.
- Weeded and mulched landscape beds.
- Trimmed small trees, hedges, and shrubs.
- Planted shrubs, flowers, and trees.
- Watered gardens, lawns, and landscapes.
- Pesticide application.
- Cleaned walkways.
- Irrigation work.
- Used and maintained equipment to include mowers, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers and other small gardening tools.
Canvasser
Second Street Associates
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Excellent interpersonal skills maintained meaningful conversations with all walks of life.
- Obtained signatures for fiscal initiatives.
- Recruited new canvassers.
- Met daily and weekly quotas.
Server
Bruno's Wood-Fired Pizzeria
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided excellent customer service in fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills with attention to detail taking drink and food orders.
- Maintained positive attitude and ability work will under pressure with other key staff to include bussers, cooks, and management.
- Worked with minimum supervision.
- Provided friendly and positive engagement with customers.
- Maintained knowledge of the menu and ability to make alternative suggestions.
- Ensured issues were rectified in a timely manner.
- Handled various types of payment methods to include cash, credit, and debit card.
- Assisted in food preparation when needed.
- Maintained clean work and dining area by removing trash, cleaning tables.
Server/bartender
Malted monkey
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Provided excellent customer service in fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills with attention to detail taking drink and food orders.
- Maintained positive attitude and ability work will under pressure.
- Worked with minimum supervision.
- Provided friendly and positive engagement with customers.
- Maintained knowledge of the menu and ability to make alternative suggestions.
- Ensured issues were rectified in a timely manner.
- Handled various types of payment methods to include cash, credit, and debit card.
- Assisted in food preparation when needed.
- Assisted in inventory for bar making sure area is well-stocked.
- Checked ID cards for legal age.
- Maintained clean work and dining area by removing trash, cleaning tables.
- Knowledgeable on classic drinks as well as ability to research newer drinks.
Soap Cutter and Packer
Soap Gal
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Material Handling in assembly line setting.
- Attention to detail.
Bartender and Security
Glow shots and cocktails
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Provided excellent customer service in fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills with attention to detail taking drink orders.
- Maintained positive attitude and ability work will under pressure.
- Worked with minimum supervision.
- Provided friendly and positive engagement with customers.
- Knowledgeable on classic drinks as well as ability to research newer drinks.
- Maintained security at bar removing disruptive guest.
- Checked ID cards for legal age.
- Monitored foot traffic in and out.
- Conducted floor security to limit any threat and check for illegal activity.
- De-escalated conflicts.
Order picker/ produce stocker
City market
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Received and processed incoming order tickets.
- Located items using internal databases.
- Retrieved orders and ensured accuracy before delivery or pick-up.
Landscaper
Keep it Green Lawn Service
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Mowed, edged and fertilized lawns.
- Weeded and mulched landscape beds.
- Trimmed small trees, hedges and shrubs.
- Planted shrubs, flowers and trees.
- Watered gardens, lawns and landscapes.
- Pesticide application.
- Cleaned walkways.
- Irrigation work.
- Used and maintained equipment to include mowers, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers and other small gardening tools.
Forklift Operator/Personal Shopper
Menards
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Excellent communications skills assisting customers in person, and on the phone.
- Completed clerical work on internal systems.
- Built pallets with orders and lifted to loading docks.
- Received and check incoming tickets.
- Retrieved orders and ensured accuracy before delivery or pick up.
- Restocked inventory.
- Maintained equipment and reported malfunctions.
- Adhered to all health and safety policy and quality standards.
- Maintained clean work area.
- Received forklift operator certification.
- Operated Forklifts and stock pickers, electric and propane tools.
- Worked in warehouse.
Food service worker
Vintage Tea Room
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Prepared various food items for sale.
- Adhered to health and safety policies.
Janitor
Genesis Janitorial Services, Inc
01.2020 - 04.2020
- 7 day a week.
- Worked unsupervised.
- Maintained cleaning inventories.
- Emptied Trash and recycling bins.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ashland County Community Academy
01.2018
Skills
- High angle rescue
- Chainsaw operation
- Pump operation
- Weather reading
- Wildlife handling
- Heavy Machinery
- Firefighting
- First aid certified
- Stress tolerance and resilience
- Medical response
- Fire safety
- Fitness and agility
Certification
- Drivers License Class C with motorcycle endorsement
- Missouri DMV
- FFT2-NWCG
- FAL3-NWCG
- BLS-AHA
- Rattlesnake handler-DOI
- Technical SAR-DOI
- Passport
Personal Information
- Citizenship: U S C I T I Z E N
- Nationality: U S C I T I Z E N
- Driving License: Drivers License Class C with motorcycle endorsement
Professional Overview
I am an outdoor professional starting a career in fire, I have multiple years of experience in the federal government and 1 season of experience working on an engine and alongside hand crews, before my federal employment I had a wide variety of experiences ranging from bartending to landscaping to mental healthcare to manufacturing. The skills I obtained from these experiences and my federal experience make me a very skilled and well-rounded employee.
Timeline
Firefighter
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
04.2025 - Current
Coach/Mentor
Embark Behavioral Health
11.2024 - 04.2025
Trails crew (search and rescue)
National Park Service
04.2024 - 10.2024
WG4 POSITION
National Park Service
05.2023 - 11.2023
Server/bartender
T's Steakhouse
02.2023 - 04.2023
Cooper / wine barrel finisher
Independent Stave Company
08.2022 - 01.2023
Ropes course operator
Malted Monkey
06.2022 - 10.2022
Landscaper
Evergreen
04.2022 - 06.2022
Canvasser
Second Street Associates
01.2022 - 06.2022
Server
Bruno's Wood-Fired Pizzeria
08.2021 - 01.2022
Server/bartender
Malted monkey
03.2021 - 07.2021
Soap Cutter and Packer
Soap Gal
01.2021 - 03.2021
Bartender and Security
Glow shots and cocktails
01.2021 - 03.2021
Order picker/ produce stocker
City market
10.2020 - 12.2020
Landscaper
Keep it Green Lawn Service
08.2020 - 10.2020
Forklift Operator/Personal Shopper
Menards
05.2020 - 08.2020
Food service worker
Vintage Tea Room
04.2020 - 07.2020
Janitor
Genesis Janitorial Services, Inc
01.2020 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Ashland County Community Academy
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