Mitch Nordmeyer
  • 62, Male
  • Greene
  • United States
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Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Job Function
Training Officer
Years in Fire/EMS:
27
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Greene Vol. Fire Dept., 123 N 2nd St., Greene, IA 50636
Years With Department/Agency
27
My Training:
Currently IFSAC certified as: FF1-Instructor 1-Driver/Operator Pumper-ERT-HAZMAT OPS
About Me:
Started as a Rookie in 1981 and through the years have worked my way up to Training Officer and Lead Engineer. Am also currently a driver for the local ambulance service. My younger brother is the Fire Chief as was our father. Our father served on the department for 35 years, 4 of those as Chief. Between him and my brother and myself our family has a combined 85 years service to the Greene Fire Dept.
Day Job:
Instructor-Iowa Fire Service Training Bureau
Relationship Status:
Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
My Dad was Fire Chief here in my hometown and it was all my brother and I ever wanted to do was to become firefighters. He taught us the importance of helping others.
Why I Love Fire/EMS
being there to help others in need.
Top Issues Facing Responders:
recruitment and retention in volunteer services.


Mitch Nordmeyer's Blog

Parkersburg Tornado 5/25/08

Posted on June 2, 2008 at 10:01pm 0 Comments

Hey All:



Most of you I am sure have heard about the devastating F5 tornado that hit Parkersburg, Iowa on the afternoon of Sunday May 25th. My department was one of the first to arrive on scene 20 minutes after the storm. We are only 20 miles north of Parkersburg. It took my breath away to see the carnage left behind. Walking wounded trying to pull themselves out of their homes and looking for loved ones. My department found the first 2 deceased people that being an elderly couple… Continue

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At 3:53pm on February 15, 2009, John Ballou said…
Mitch,
Ran across you browsing firefighternation. I joined last fall. Enjoyed IFAS with you in Newton and Glidden last fall and looking forward fo working with this season. (That is if we still have classes to teach!) Talk later, John B.
At 10:44pm on March 10, 2008, Mitch Nordmeyer said…
I'm going to be instructing at the Indian Hills Fire School in Ottumwa this weekend for any of you southern Iowa firefighters. Hope to see you there. Look for the RIT classroom!!
At 9:50am on February 11, 2008, Joel Swanson said…
Thanks for the ADD, Mitch!
Look forward to seeing you at an up coming training event or something.
At 11:42pm on February 10, 2008, Jim aka Bick said…
HELLO AND WELCOME TO THE FFN . FEEL FREE TO ADD ME AS A FRIEND IF YOU WANT TO, ONE CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY FRIENDS IN THIS WORLD . HAVE A GREAT 08 AND STAY SAFE OUT THERE. Delete Comment
At 11:20pm on February 10, 2008, Ron Maddox said…
Welcome to FFN. Be Safe and Have fun
Ron
At 9:10pm on February 10, 2008, matthew said…
Welcome 2 FFN and have a SAFE 08
At 8:45pm on February 10, 2008, Joel Swanson said…
Welcome to FFN, Mitch!
Hello from Kelley, Iowa.
Take Care Out There!
 
 
 

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