Community Off-Road Transport Action Group
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As the new CEO I am familiar with where COTAG began and have a vision of where I would like to see it head.
Having started out at the bottom I worked my way up. First helping with recruitment before joining the training team, and progressing into a team lead role. I was then asked to join the Board of Directors. I have seen first hand how important the work we do is. Being able to help our key partners ensures our communities are kept safe. Weather is changing and as a response organisation we need to be ready to adapt to these new weather events. We are investing in new kit and training to ensure our Responders are operating at the highest standards. Sean Donaghy Chair and Chief Executive Our History Back in 2004, a small group of likeminded 4x4 owners got together in a small backroom of a local pub. Their mission was to look into the feasibility of developing a 4x4 Response team which would operate in the Grampian area. A distinctive name was needed. All agreed that "Community Off-road Transport Action Group (COTAG)" fitted the bill. From that small group, our team has now blossomed into the well-respected organisation now recognised as: COTAG 4x4 Response. None of this could be possible if it were not for our volunteer responders, who selflessly give their time and their vehicles, in support of our community. I am always amazed at their dedication and selfless willingness to help our Grampian community. We now have a team of over 30 responders and operations controllers, all committed and highly trained volunteers. Supported by a mobile operations control unit and using the most up to date communication equipment, we respond to approximately 100 requests for assistance per year. |