Scott Emmons, Rockville Deputy Fire Chief, Dies At Age 48

ROCKVILLE, MD — Rockville Volunteer Fire Deputy Chief Scott Emmons has died at the age of 48.

In a post published on its website, the city's fire department said Emmons died from complications he suffered "after a medical event" on Feb. 6. A procession was held Friday as his body was brought to a Rockville funeral home.

It is with profound sadness that @MontgomeryCoMD @mcfrs Fire Chief Scott Goldstein & leadership @mcvfra @RockvilleVFD announce passing of Past RVFD Fire Chief & current Deputy Fire Chief Scott Eric Emmons. Chief Emmons served as a Detective w/ Metropolitan PD in Washington, DC pic.twitter.com/s10vv969M0
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) February 25, 2021

Originally from Wallingford, Connecticut, Emmons served the department for more than 30 years. He rose through the ranks and became fire chief in January 2011.

After stepping down in August of 2017, Emmons became deputy fire chief.

He also was a detective with the Metropolitan Police Department, where he was assigned to the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force.

"Chief Emmons was well known in the fire service, and well respected by all that had the privilege to know and work alongside him," Rockville fire officials said in a statement. "He was a friend to all of us and a mentor to many, we love you Scott and will miss you more than words can express."

Emmons' funeral service will take place on Tuesday. Click here to watch it live at 11 a.m.

NOTE: @RockvilleVFD Deputy Chief Scott Emmons funeral service 3/2 at Covenant Life Church - link to virtual service (live at 11a)https://t.co/bxnoHrhUpa
Procession Church to Rockville Cemetery (1350 Baltimore Rd Rockville) following service
The procession will begin around 130p https://t.co/bnhjcvwf3w pic.twitter.com/XS9XPrIxbz
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) March 1, 2021