Gordon E.(Tiger the 2nd)Kotars

Male

New York

United States

Profile Information:

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Other
Years in Fire/EMS:
30
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Taunton Fire Dept.
Years With Department/Agency
30 Past Chief, now Corporate member only
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.tauntonfd.org
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Held every position except Treasuer in Dept.
Currently Corporate Member only
My Training:
Numerous NYS Fire courses from the 70's, 80's and 90's.
Seminars and conferences from FASNY including and up to present.
About Me:
Physical disibilities, knees, back and weight have ended my fire & ems career.
Severe issues with current Chief & Administration makes any firematic involvement, like training young firefighters, impossible.
Day Job:
Fire, Water & Disaster Restoration incl Emergency Services
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
I wanted to ride on the ass end of a '54 GMC at 5am on a January morning, going to an alarm activation at a local hospital...then again at 7am....then at 9am...then....
Why I Love Fire/EMS
It used to give me a woody
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Hazardous Materials
Low Manpower
What's burning?
EMS Burnout

Comment Wall:

  • Boice Atkinson

    HI Gorden sound,s like you done a lot for you,r Dept. keep moving forword and God Bless.

    Nov 7, 2008

  • Boice Atkinson

    Hay Gorden hows New York these day,s .It,s geting kinda cold here in Montana not vary bussy at F.D thes day,s but thats a good thing . Have a good thanksgiving GOD BLESS..

    Nov 25, 2008

  • Tiger Schmittendorf

    Hi Gordo -

    Love your new middle name. How original.

    Visit my site at: www.tigerschmittendorf.com.

    That's a great photo but it takes real skill to catch a photo of me with my mouth shut. LOL

    Better luck next time.

    Stay safe. Train often.

    Jan 28, 2009