Scott Owen

MARSHFIELD, WI (OnFocus) – Marshfield Fire and Rescue Chief Scott Owen ended his 25-year career of serving the citizens of Marshfield this year. His last day in the office was December 17, with his official separation date being January 4, 2022. “I am very proud to have served the...

MARSHFIELD, WI (OnFocus) – Marshfield Fire & Rescue Chief Scott Owen’s last day at the department was Friday, December 17. Keeping with tradition, Chief Owen received a special sendoff – a ride home in Engine 3 with convoy. This came after a special last page from Wood County Dispatch, thanking Owen for his years and service and wishing him the best in retirement.

As I get ready to head out the door of the fire station for the last time I want to take a minute to thank the citizens for all of their support for the fire department over the last 25 years. Community support is so very important to all of us here at the Marshfield Fire and Rescue Department. As a city we have seen many struggles and have overcome them. As the fire chief, I can honestly say I had a great career with the city and am very proud to have been able to serve the citizens to the best of my ability.

Sheriff Scott Owen says WCSO is once again partnering with Boulevard Pharmacy and Kevin Lynch with RE/MAX to provide drop off locations for donated food items for their annual deliveries of Thanksgiving baskets for underserved families. Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Sheriff Scitt Owen says the tradition began years ago with...

MARSHFIELD, WI (OnFocus) – Marshfield Fire & Rescue Chief Scott Owen informed leadership yesterday that he will be retiring later this year. His last day in the office will be December 17, with his official separation date being January 4, 2022. “I am very proud to have served the City...

Marshfield Fire & Rescue Chief Scott Owen is celebrating 25 years with the City of Marshfield. In total, he has three decades of experience in the service. “It’s been a great journey so far,” said Owen. “It’s been a good time here. I’ve seen a lot; we’ve done a lot.”

The cheese crackers and Diet Coke were a giveaway. Scott Owen was a natural products newbie. Owen, who is leaving his EVP role leading Informa Markets’ New Hope Network and SupplySide businesses at the end of the month, remembers an afternoon in his second week at New Hope when his neophyte status was explained to him by Susan Haeger, who was overseeing global strategy for the company. “She came into my office and threw my crackers and Coke in the trash can. She said, ‘You're not gonna die on my watch,’” Owen recalls, laughing about the encounter 20 years later.