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..Scott Canaday, Interim Emergency Management Director

Scott Canaday is a former resident of Indiana .  Scott is a graduate of Vincennes University where he earned an Associates Degree in Aviation Maintenance; he continued his education at Purdue University by earning a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Technology and Electronics.  After a short career in aviation, Scott pursued his childhood dream of becoming a firefighter, first serving as a volunteer for Wayne Township (’94-’97) and Fishers Fire Department (’95-’97).  Scott became a career firefighter for Fishers Fire Department in 1997 and was promoted to lieutenant in 2000.  Also in 2000 Scott joined the Pendleton Volunteer Fire Department, proudly serving his hometown for 9 years in various roles including volunteer firefighter, emergency medical technician, training officer, and records manager.  Madison County Emergency Management allowed Scott to volunteer as a Haz-Mat team member and chief fire investigator for the county.  In addition to countless hours of training, Scott earned a Master’s Degree in Fire Service Leadership from Grand Canyon University in 2007.  In December 2008, Scott accepted the position, Emergency Planner, with the Highlands County Emergency Operations Center.  He was no stranger to the Highlands County area.  Scott and his wife Andi have been vacationing in the Lake Placid area for nearly 20 years.  Scott even operated one of the engines during the “Winn Dixie” fire in Lake Placid in August of 2004.  Scott, his wife, and two sons live in Lake Placid .

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