Scott Dakin is a captain with Barrow County Emergency Services in Georgia, currently assigned to Truck 7. He has been a firefighter for more than 25 years. He holds numerous fire officer certifications and is a certified emergency manager. He serves as the department's public information officer and the Critical Incident Stress Management team coordinator. As an instructor, Dakin has taught on numerous subjects around the country and internationally. Dakin started his career as a volunteer firefighter and EMT.