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Erik Scott

Fire Captain II / Paramedic - Lead PIO
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Erik Scott is a Public Information Officer, Fire Captain II, paramedic, author, and nationally recognized crisis communications professional with nearly 25 years of experience in emergency services.

Known for his calm leadership during high-pressure events, Erik has served as a spokesperson and communications leader during some of California's most complex emergencies, conducting thousands of interviews with local, national, and international media outlets. He is regularly deployed as a Type 1 Public Information Officer and has extensive experience supporting Incident Management Teams, multi-agency coordination, and large-scale disaster response.

Erik holds degrees in Emergency Medical Services and Emergency Services Management and has served as a UCLA paramedic instructor, trained as a Terrorism Liaison Officer, and completed advanced leadership development through a West Point-based leadership program.

A sought-after speaker, Erik combines operational experience, leadership principles, and practical communication strategies to help organizations build trust, navigate uncertainty, and communicate effectively when the stakes are highest. He is the author of *Calm Amidst Chaos*, a leadership memoir exploring crisis communication, resilience, and public trust during major emergencies.

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