Scott Schemmerhorn, a fourth-generation firefighter and Deputy Chief with the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, brings nearly 30 years of fire service experience to his role on the board of directors of the 9.11 Promise Organization. Having witnessed the events of September 11th, 2001, Scott carries a deep and personal connection to the 343 firefighters, 23 NYPD officers, and 37 Port Authority police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice that day. Their courage — and the daily courage of first responders everywhere — drives his commitment to honoring those who place the safety of others above their own.
Since joining the 9.11 Promise board in 2019, Scott has also served on the organization’s scholarship committee, supporting its mission through action and advocacy. The 9.11 Promise hosts a signature relay run from the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, to Ground Zero in New York City, and awards merit-based scholarships to dependents of military personnel and first responders who were killed or permanently injured in the line of duty. For Scott, this work is not ceremonial — it is a lasting commitment to remembrance, honor, and ensuring the legacies of the fallen live on through opportunity.