Bluffton, SC – (April 16, 2025) – The Bluffton Township Fire District proudly announces the promotion of Senior Firefighter Vasont Miller to the rank of Lieutenant. He was officially pinned during the Fire Commission Board meeting held on Tuesday evening, joined by family, fellow firefighters, and District leadership.
Lieutenant Miller began his public service career in the United States Navy, where he served honorably for five years. His time in the military instilled in him a deep sense of discipline, leadership, and attention to detail—qualities that have guided his success in the fire service.
After completing his military service, Miller pursued higher education in Chicago, earning an Associate in Arts with an English emphasis from Harold Washington College, graduating with High Honors, and a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from Northeastern Illinois University, graduating cum laude. He later worked in restoration ecology, where he discovered a passion for wildland fire management and earned multiple certifications related to prescribed burning and habitat restoration.
Since joining the Bluffton Township Fire District in 2015, Miller has been a valued member of the Wildland Team, served on the District’s Hiring Board, and recently became a certified Scott SCBA Technician. He credits much of his professional growth to the mentorship and leadership of the officers he has served under, noting, “Every Company Officer I’ve worked under has shaped my development. They’ve each shown me how to serve this community with integrity and uphold the high standards of this department.”
Lieutenant Miller was joined at the pinning ceremony by his wife, Aimee, daughters Rooney and Sidney, his mother Michelle, and his in-laws SueAnne and Pete.
“Lieutenant Miller has shown incredible dedication to the mission of the Bluffton Township Fire District,” said Interim Fire Chief Derek Church. “We are proud of his accomplishments and confident that he will continue to serve our community with distinction in this new leadership role.”
