Kevin S. Gordon
MFPA, EFO, CFO, CTO, CEMSO, MIFireE
Gaston County Emergency Manager
Fire Chief Emeritus, Waco Fire Department
Retired Deputy Chief, Charlotte Fire Department, and Past President of the NC Firefighters' Association
Dedicated, experienced leader with a proven history of providing strategic direction, operational management, best practices, and service excellence.
"I view public service as a calling, which I have embraced for more than three decades..."
- Kevin S. Gordon
FAMILY
Chief Gordon lives in Shelby with his wife Sherry and their Labrador, Ranger.
They have two sons, Alex (Macy) and Zachary (Anne Marie), and one grandchild Elliott James.
Professional Credentials: Chief Fire Officer (CFO), Chief EMS Officer (CEMSO), and Chief Training Officer (CTO), one of 15 chief fire officers possessing CFO, CTO, and CEMSO designations
Supervision and leadership to all of Charlotte Fire Department Administration and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management
Led the strategic planning division in departmental growth initiatives
Trained 1,200+ employees
Fiscal management for a $127M budget
Liaise with community / state leadership; ensure initiatives are aligned and deadlines are achieved
Certified NC Building Code Official, Certified NC Fire Investigator, and Member of Institution of Fire Engineers (MIFireE)
Served as Fire Chief of the Waco Community Volunteer Fire Department from 1991 until 2017
Joint Legislative Committee Chair for the NC State Firefighters’ Association and the NC Association of Fire Chiefs, securing several key pieces of legislation into session law
Upbeat, friendly, outgoing, organized, and positive leader with a can-do attitude
High energy leader who is strong and consistent while also being collaborative and flexible
Consistently fostering a climate of good government and mutual respect