Scott Law is always ready when someone is in need.
“I come from a long line of family serving in the military,” said Law, safety and health coordinator senior at AEP Ohio. “My dad was in the Coast Guard and Air Force Reserve, my grandfather was in the Army and I had an uncle who served in the Navy during Vietnam. It’s all about helping people and keeping our country safe.”
Law has served almost 18 years in the Air Force Reserve and is a Master Sergeant (E7). He also has 16 years of experience as a volunteer firefighter. The call of duty comes naturally to him.
He received his associate’s degree from Youngstown University and his bachelor’s at Waldorf University. After graduating from college, he enlisted in the military, where he was deployed to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and other locations. His primary focus was on electrical power production.
“I made the electrical power for the base, ensuring the fighter jets fly,” Law said. “When I was on deployment in Kuwait, I helped an airman with a smashed finger and wanted to learn more about safety and health — that’s when I really got into the safety aspect.”
In 2011, he was an equipment operator in Operations at the AEP-owned Kammer and Mitchell power plants in Moundsville, W. Va.
“It was a fun job, working shifts and making steam. There was never a dull moment,” he said.
In 2023, as a fire protection security specialist at the Cardinal Plant in Jefferson County, Ohio, his life-saving skills were put to the test.
“A contractor working at the plant collapsed after making it up out of a coal tunnel,” Law said. “I heard, ‘Man down! Man down!’ I rushed over there and immediately began CPR.”
The contractor was in cardiac arrest, and another employee used a nearby AED. Their quick actions saved the man’s life, earning them the American Red Cross’s Life Saving Award.
“We always have a safety mindset. The number one goal at any job site is to make sure everyone gets to go home safely at the end of the day,” Law said.
Now based in Steubenville, Law lives with his wife Lindsey and his two children: 8-year-old Tucker and 6-year-old Adaline. His kids share their dad’s passion for soccer. In fact, Law has another title under his belt: volunteer youth soccer coach.
“I’ve been playing soccer for 16 years — I just love it,” he said. When he learned that a professional soccer team was coming to Columbus in 1996, he quickly became a Crew fan.
He has never been to a game in person – but on April 26, he’ll get his chance. The Crew chose Law as Hometown Hero for that game, a special Military Appreciation night match against the San Jose Earthquakes.
He and his family will walk the field during the pre-match ceremony to honor his heroic work and thank him for his service.
“I’ve never been to a professional soccer game, but I’m excited to cheer them on knowing they’re close by,” he said. “I still don’t believe this is happening. I don’t consider myself a hero. I love what I do, and I love helping people.”
Ryan Forbes, vice president of operations at AEP Ohio, said Law deserves the honor.
“Scott and his rich history of service truly represents discipline, high standards, commitment and ownership,” Forbes said. “This is hard-earned recognition and I’m proud to have employees like Scott get this opportunity to be honored and also represent AEP Ohio.”
We salute you!
