Scott Powers, a fifth generation fire fighter, began his fire fighter career in the Air Force. In 2005 he joined the Fort Lewis Fire Department, now Joint Base Lewis-McChord Fire & Emergency Services. First elected to the Local F-283 executive board in 2007, he now serves as president. Scott is an IAFF 16th District Service Representative and represents the district on the IAFF Occupational Safety and Health Committee. In 2025, Scott was selected as the Federal & Industrial Liaison to assist the executive board in addressing the needs of these unique locals.