Midwest Misfits – Information on Services for Those Working Hazardous Environments

TOPIC:    Midwest Misfits – Sharing information on their services geared towards the safety of those working in hazardous environments which include OSHA Based confined space and trench training along with standby rescue.

SPEAKERS:  Midwest Misfits Training Owners: Cody Brdicko, Ryan Loewenstein, Nate Spath  (Bio information below)

DATE:  Friday, February 21, 2025

TIME:   Lunch 11:00 am – 12:00 pm   Presentation 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

LOCATION:  National Safety Council – Nebraska Chapter

COST:  Members – Onsite $20 and Non-Members – Onsite $30   Virtually – $10  (ZOOM link before the meeting)

Registration Deadline for In-person is February 17, 2025

Deadline for Virtual is February 19, 2025

Midwest Misfits Training, LLC, mission is to provide rapid-response rescue services with a focus on safety and professionalism. They ensure workers in hazardous environments can work confidently, knowing their safety is our top priority through continuous training and cutting-edge equipment.

Midwest Misfits Training, LLC, empowers emergency responders with the knowledge and skills for effective technical rescues, specializing in OSHA-based confined space and trench rescue training. Their high-quality instruction prepares individuals and teams to respond professionally in high-risk situations. Safety, education, and excellence are at the core of our work.

Midwest Misfits Training Owners Biographies
Cody Brdicko:
Cody is a firefighter assigned to Heavy Rescue 33 in Omaha, NE. He is a member of FEMA’s Nebraska Task Force 1 where he holds the positions of Rescue, Logistics and Water Rescue Specialist while also serving as part of the FEMA Instructor Cadre for all rescue disciplines including Rope, Confined Space, Trench, Vehicle Extrication, Heavy Vehicle Extrication, Machinery, Structural Collapse and Swift Water Rescue. He is a graduate from the University of Nebraska at Omaha with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Emergency Management and a graduate from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. He has taught at several departments and conferences including Revolutionary Fire Tactics and Wichita HOT.
Ryan Loewenstein:
Ryan is 24-year veteran of the Fire Service where he serves as Captain to Special Operations Engine-Rescue 60 in Omaha, NE. Ryan is a veteran of the US Navy where he specialized in CBRNE. He is a member of FEMA Nebraska Task Force One as a Rescue, HazMat, Water Rescue Specialist and Rescue Squad Officer. He is part of the FEMA Instructor Cadre for all rescue disciplines including Rope, Confined Space, Trench, Vehicle Extrication, Heavy Vehicle Extrication, Machinery, Structural Collapse and Swift Water Rescue. Ryan is also an SSI Advanced Open Water and Public Safety Diving Instructor.
Nate Spath:
Nate is a Captain with the Omaha Fire Department assigned to Truck 63. Most of his career has been spent working in special operations. Nate is a Veteran of the US Army where he specialized in vehicle recovery. Nate is a member of FEMA Nebraska Task Force One as a Logistics Manager, Water Rescue Specialist, and is part of the FEMA Instructor Cadre for all rescue disciplines including Rope, Confined Space, Trench, Vehicle Extrication, Heavy Vehicle Extrication, Machinery and Swift Water Rescue. Nate also spent 9 years teaching at Metropolitan Community College.

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