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Iowa Firefighter Cody Koppes Carries On A Family Legacy of Service

The third-generation firefighter and assistant chief is described as "loving, caring [and] helpful."

Cody, his grandfather and father that were all part of the Cascade Volunteer Fire Department.
Cody, his grandfather and father that were all part of the Cascade Volunteer Fire Department. (Cascade Volunteer Fire Department)

Cascade, IA — Iowa’s first responders work tirelessly to protect and serve their communities. That’s why Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to spotlight EMTs, firefighters and police officers who go the extra mile.

This submission comes from Brittany Smith who nominated Cody Koppes of Cascade.

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What is the hero’s name?

Cody Koppes

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How do you know the first responder?

Husband

Tell us about the first responder and how they serve the community.

He loves being a part of the fire dept, he is a 3rd generation on the cascade fire dept, he helps out any way he can, he is the 2nd asst. chief

What three words best describe the first responder?

Loving, Caring, Helpful


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