Tiger Schmittendorf

, Male

Angola

United States

Profile Information:

What State do you live in?
NY
Type of Organization
Volunteer Fire Department
Job Function
Fire Chief/Commisioner
Years in Fire/EMS:
34
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Erie County Department of Emergency Services-Fire Safety Division
Years With Department/Agency
15
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.erie.gov/fire
My Training:
Nationally Certified Fire Instructor
About Me:
HERE'S THE BIO THAT'S INCLUDED AT THE END OF ARTICLES I WRITE:
Tiger Schmittendorf serves as Deputy Fire Coordinator in the County of Erie Department of Emergency Services which manages three training facilities, 45 fire instructors and the training of 97 fire departments and 5,000+ firefighters.

He is a Nationally Certified Fire Instructor and a firefighter since 1980.

Schmittendorf brings 15 years of experience in engineering, sales and marketing management to marketing the product he loves: the fire service. He specializes in recruitment and retention, marketing, training and management consulting for counties and fire departments around the country.

He suffers from an extremely dry sense of humor and routinely makes an ass of himself, often in public.
Day Job:
Deputy Fire Coordinator
Relationship Status:
Married
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://www.tigerschmittendorf.com
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I grew up across the street from the firehouse and was a part of it from age 8. I couldn't wait to become our department's first junior firefighter when I turned 17 and then an active firefighter a few months later when I turned 18.

I proudly enjoy helping people but any firefighter who tells you they don't love it for the adrenaline rush... is lying.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
In addition to the great experiences I've enjoyed as a volunteer firefighter, I've been blessed to be able to make a career of it. There isn't anything I'd rather do. This is the best damn job in the world.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Recruitment and Retention of Volunteer Firefighters.

I believe the survival and success of the Volunteer Fire Service relies on our ability to create more opportunities, for more more people, to volunteer less time.

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  • Dave, NB 9

    6:36am, 31 deg. all seems well . Oh Mel what have you done.......

    Tiger on vacation ...... Priceless !!!!!

    Apr 15, 2008

  • Mary Ellen Shea

    Apr 15, 2008

  • Chris Couell

    Did I step over the line?, my bad.... I didn't know the rules
    It's not like I threw a trident or anything

    Apr 15, 2008

  • Chris Couell

    How's this ....OK?

    Apr 15, 2008

  • Mary Ellen Shea

    ok....I'm washing my hands of ALL of this.....

    I'll make a donation at the poor box on the way home, say a rosary and pray for forgiveness.....you boys are on your OWN.....I'm cutting the lifeboat rope.

    Apr 15, 2008

  • Chris Couell

    Don't be afraid

    Apr 15, 2008

  • Chris Couell

    Be Happy!

    Apr 15, 2008

  • LadyChaplain

    Tony Tiger

    Eduardo from the Stinky Mexican called... he misses you and sends his regards.

    Apr 15, 2008

  • LadyChaplain

    esso tiger

    Tiger's road trip... he's coming to kill us all I'm sure.

    Apr 15, 2008

  • LadyChaplain

    Ok I can't accept FULL responsiblity for the previous two posts... just some.

    Apr 15, 2008

  • Chris Couell

    Apr 15, 2008

  • Chris Couell

    On Monday Huey, a Firefighter, bought a tiger from Dean, another firefighter, for $100. Dean promised to deliver the tiger the next day.

    On Tuesday Dean drove up and said, "Sorry, Huey, but I have some bad news. The tiger died."

    Huey: Well, then, just give me my money back.

    Dean: Can't do that. I went and spent it already.

    Huey: Well, OK then. Just unload the tiger.

    Dean: What ya gonna do with a dead tiger?

    Huey: I'm going to raffle him off.

    Dean: You can't raffle off a dead tiger!

    Huey: Sure I can. I just won't tell anybody he's dead.

    Several days later the two firemen meet up.

    Dean: Whatever happened with that dead tiger?

    Huey: I raffled him off just like I said I would. Sold 500 tickets at $2 each!

    Dean: Didn't anyone complain?

    Huey: Just the guy who won. So I gave him his two dollars back.

    Apr 15, 2008

  • Dave, NB 9

    46 deg. all is well in the Southtowns. 2 more days and counting. Mel, what else do you want us to do ??????

    Apr 15, 2008

  • Dave, NB 9

    How come Tiger keeps saying he's wearing a Bikini like the bimbos ????

    Apr 15, 2008

  • Dave, NB 9

    How come Tiger keeps saying he's wearing a Bikini like the bimbos ????

    Apr 15, 2008

  • Dave, NB 9

    LOL

    Apr 15, 2008

  • Mary Ellen Shea

    oh fine.....you bunch of pansies.....fine....I started it....there.....I said it....

    Go buy yourself some nuts....they're on sale at Wegmans....
    Tiger? Do your worst.

    Apr 15, 2008

  • Dave, NB 9

    It's a Great Day !! When is Tiger coming back? 37. Deg this am

    Apr 16, 2008

  • Mary Ellen Shea

    The bell tolls for me?
    I think not.....to you I say "neener, neener, neener"...

    Now go away, or I shall taunt you a second time.....

    Apr 16, 2008

  • Mary Ellen Shea

    Apr 16, 2008

  • Mary Ellen Shea

    Apr 16, 2008

  • Chris Couell

    Morning all!!!

    Apr 16, 2008

  • Mary Ellen Shea

    Sandbox slam

    Apr 16, 2008

  • LadyChaplain

    karma

    At least I'm prepared...

    Apr 16, 2008

  • Dave, NB 9


    Tigers dream company !! ( Is that him up top?)

    Apr 16, 2008

  • Dave, NB 9



    Well rested after this? Right.......................

    Apr 16, 2008

  • Dave, NB 9


    Ttttiger is stillll, gone...... Mmmmmel said to keeeep ggggggoing

    Apr 16, 2008

  • Dave, NB 9


    Hello, L.L. Bean? I need a big boot so I can kick some..............Butts...LOL

    Apr 16, 2008

  • Dave, NB 9


    TIGERS HOUSE

    Apr 16, 2008

  • LadyChaplain

    I truly hate to be the bearer of bad news... but Eduardo has been deported!!!!

    deportation

    (You think I'm kidding? Check wivb.com)

    So I guess it's no more free lunches at the Stinky Mexican for you!

    Apr 16, 2008

  • Mary Ellen Shea

    Who's your daddy now?

    Apr 16, 2008

  • LadyChaplain

    funny

    Apr 16, 2008

  • LadyChaplain

    Mexican Pimp

    Eduardo wanted to send you one last picture... it's from his vacation. He said he'll miss you.

    Apr 16, 2008

  • Mary Ellen Shea

    Chicken.....

    We SEE you......and that flamboyant white hat.......

    Apr 16, 2008

  • Chris Couell

    WOW

    Apr 17, 2008

  • Chris Couell

    ouch ouch ouch ouch

    Apr 17, 2008

  • Chris Couell

    Drop and Roll!

    Apr 17, 2008

  • Chris Couell

    Apr 17, 2008

  • Chris Couell

    you owe me $50

    Apr 17, 2008

  • Dave, NB 9


    Sorry, Couldn't help it.........

    Apr 17, 2008

  • Dave, NB 9


    Pickle Park Friends

    Apr 17, 2008

  • LadyChaplain

    friday

    Big dumb cavemen firefighters?

    Apr 17, 2008

  • LadyChaplain

    The tiger\'s angry >3

    Apr 17, 2008

  • Mary Ellen Shea

    I had a sneaking suspicion that Sean was doing a half-baked job of checking on your pets, so out of concern, I stopped by. I'm sorry to have to show you this....but I think you and Sean had better have a talk...

    Apr 18, 2008

  • Tiger Schmittendorf

    I'M BACK.

    YOU KNUCKLEHEADS CAN STOP THE ANTICS NOW.

    Apr 18, 2008

  • Tiger Schmittendorf

    Hi Boys -

    Nice to see all of you lunkheads apparently had nothing better to do with your time while I was basking in the sun and surf.

    It's also nice to see that you've matured so nicely while I was gone.

    Apr 18, 2008

  • Kimberly A Bownas

    Hey Tiger, hope you had a relaxing trip..

    Apr 18, 2008

  • Dave, NB 9

    Is he back?

    Apr 18, 2008

  • Dave, NB 9

    My Chief .....LOL

    lunkhead (plural lunkheads)

    Derogatory term for a fool or idiot. Usually used as an insult when angry.
    You are a lunkhead! How could you be so stupid?

    Apr 18, 2008

  • Dave, NB 9

    Volcom Lunkhead Long-Sleeve Shirt - Men's

    Apr 18, 2008