Scott Schoonover
Deputy Chief
As the Deputy Chief of Support Services, Spring native Scott Schoonover oversees logistics, quartermasters, communications, computer technology, the apparatus fleet and all Spring Fire facilities. He is laser focused on Spring Firefighters having the best equipment, gear and technology possible. Under his direction, Spring is where top fire equipment manufacturers test the latest technology to keep firefighters safe and healthy.
Scott remembers when Spring Fire was all volunteer because he was one. In 1996, he signed on as a junior firefighter and quickly learned to balance his studies at Klein Oak High School with his firefighting duties at Fire Station 2 in Northampton. He fondly remembers playing ping pong in the old Station 2 while waiting for emergency calls.
Before joining the command staff, Scott earned the ranks of Captain, Senior Captain, Fire Marshal and District 71 EMS Coordinator. While fighting fires at Spring Fire Stations 71, 72 and 75, he achieved his Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice and Homeland Security from Waldorf University.
Scott is a proud graduate of the Leadership Command College’s 86th class and the 6th class of the Fire Executive Management Training at the Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute, Sam Houston State University. His 2020 paper, “Beyond the Cuff: Understanding Cumulative Stress Overload,” is published in SHSU’s Newton Gresham Library.
A Fire Service Chief Executive Officer, Texas Fire Chiefs Association Certified Fire Executive and distinguished recipient of Station Firefighter of the Year honors, Scott is also a Master Certified Police Officer and a former Captain in the Investigations Division of the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office. His law enforcement credentials make him a natural fit as Spring Fire’s liaison with law enforcement agencies.
Scott also holds masters’ certifications with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection for Firefighter and Arson Investigator, Level 2 Fire Service Instructor, Hazmat Technician, Fire Officer 4 and multiple certifications through the Texas State Firemen’s and Fire Marshals’ Association, including Master Firefighter, Arson Investigator, Level 2 Instructor, Public Information Officer and Safety Officer.
In his rare spare time, Scott enjoys being with his bride, Kristy, and their five dogs. He also plays golf, listens to Texas country music and loudly cheers for his favorite Texas teams, the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Astros whenever he can. He does still miss seeking the Goodyear blimp take off and land here in Spring.