Larry D. Nielsen

Department Information

Gilmore City Fire Department
111 SE C AVE
USNG: 15T UH 8193 3177
Gilmore City, Iowa 50541

Chief: Assistant Chief Lowell Johnson

Fire Chief Nielsen was responding to a barn fire riding in fire department apparatus when he fell ill. The vehicle operator immediately pulled over to the side of the road and called for help. Chief Neilsen was treated at the scene by EMS responders and transported to the hospital where he passed away from an apparent heart attack. Incident Location: Vicinity of Gilmore City, IA(USNG: 15T UH 81 31)

ProvisionalFatality status is provisional and may change as USFA contacts State Fire Marshals to verify
fatality incident information.

Age: 60 
Rank: Fire Chief 
Classification: Volunteer 
Incident Date: Oct 9, 2012 17:30
Date of Death: Oct 9, 2012 
Cause of Death: Stress/Overexertion 
Nature of Death: Heart Attack 
Activity Type: Riding Vehicle/Apparatus 
Emergency Duty: Yes
Duty Type: Responding 
Fixed Property Use: