The city will dedicate its downtown fire station to former Fire Chief David Nondorf in a short ceremony at 5 p.m. Friday at the station at 205 Indiana Ave. The city will place a memorial plaque on the building, recognizing Nondorf's name, fire department number and more than 25 years of service to the department.
The city will place a memorial plaque on the building, recognizing Nondorf's name, fire department number and more than 25 years of service to the department. The public is invited to join the city and the Nondorf family in the dedication.
"We would like to keep the memories of our past members alive and never forget the years they dedicated to this community," said Fire Chief Chad Dutz, who trained alongside Nondorf. "Chief Nondorf's commitment was extraordinary. He was committed to his vision for the department and passionate about achieving his goals for the community."
Mayor Jon Costas said Nondorf is remembered as a consummate fire chief, a man of integrity, and a dear friend of Valparaiso.
Costas named Nondorf fire chief upon taking office in 2004.
Nondorf died in August after a seven-year battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Kristy, and three children, Nicholas, Zachary and Madison. Nicholas Nondorf has been a Valparaiso firefighter since 2011.