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

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  • Tiger Schmittendorf

    Just keep riding my coat tails - you'll go far.

    In fact, I'm headed somewhere right now. I'm just not sure where...

    Jan 30, 2009

  • Judy Keihl

    Gordon don't wave that pizza around too close to me or you'll be attacked....looks absolutely delicious!!!!!!

    Mar 23, 2009

  • Jim Brunelle Jr.

    Hi Gordon

    Apr 17, 2009