Scott Laster has been a member of the South Orange Rescue Squad’s (SORS) Technical Rescue Team for more than a year where he works as a part of the High Angle Rescue, Water Rescue, and Land Search response efforts. Laster assists with monthly gear inspections to ensure operational readiness and has made himself available for several statewide deployments for searches and disaster response. Laster has volunteered to take on additional duties during his tenure which include being a member of the Membership Committee and serving as the Chair of the Fundraising Committee. With a positive attitude and contagious willingness to help, Laster personifies the team’s mantra of “always flexible”, adapting to any situation or task that’s asked of him.

Laster is always willing to take on new roles where he can leverage his professional career and life experiences for the benefit of the organization. For his mentorship and his selfless service to the South Orange Rescue Squad, we are proud to recognize Scott Laster as the 2021 SORS Member of the Year.