Omaha Fire Department

05/25/2026

Today, the Omaha Fire Department Public Education Team was honored to take part in multiple Memorial Day events across the metro.

We proudly remembered the 60 Omaha firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting our city and its citizens during the ceremony at the Omaha Firefighters Memorial Monument at Riverfront Park, followed by celebrations at Memorial Park.

Today, we also honor all military members and public safety servants who gave their lives in service to our nation and community. We will never forget their sacrifice. 🇺🇸🚒

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05/25/2026

Today we pause to remember and honor the brave heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. We are forever grateful for their courage, dedication, and selfless service, and we hold close the families and loved ones who continue to carry their memory forward each and every day.

Today and every day, we remember and honor their legacy with unwavering gratitude and respect. Thank you for your service 🇺🇸

05/21/2026

Today was paws-itively awesome at Millard STEAM Day at Wheeler Elementary! 🐾🚒🔥

OFD Facility Dog Mochi teamed up with OFD Arson Detection K9 Delta to help teach more than 100 kindergarteners all about fire safety! From learning how to stay safe at home to meeting our favorite four-legged firefighters, the kids got hands-on fire safety education while having tons of fun.

Students also got an up-close look at OFD Public Education Engine 15 and met FAE Michael Davenport! 🚒 The smiles were big, the tails were wagging, and the future fire safety experts of Omaha learned some very important lessons today.

Big thanks to Wheeler Elementary for having us out for such a fun and educational day! ❤️🐶

05/19/2026

With the severe storms moving through our area over the last several days, the Omaha Fire Department wants to remind everyone to stay weather aware and prioritize safety during dangerous conditions. Please avoid flooded streets, stay indoors during severe weather warnings, and never underestimate the power of fast-moving storms.

We also want to extend a special THANK YOU to the Omaha citizen who captured and shared this incredible photo of our crews on a rooftop helping keep residents safe during the storm. Your support and partnership with our community mean everything to us. ❤️🚒

Our firefighters and first responders remain committed to protecting lives and property — no matter the conditions.

Stay safe, Omaha. And remember:
✔️ Have multiple ways to receive weather alerts
✔️ Avoid driving through standing water
✔️ Check on neighbors and loved ones
✔️ Call 911 for emergencies only

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05/18/2026

After the recent storms across our area and with more possible tonight, this is a great time to review some severe weather preparedness reminders ⛈️

A few simple ways to prepare:
• Charge phones and portable batteries.
• Enable weather alerts.
• Secure loose outdoor items when storms are possible.
• Keep flashlights and extra batteries nearby.

It’s also a good time to review your family’s storm plan:
• Know where your safe place is at home, work, or school.
• Make sure everyone in your household knows where to go.
• Practice getting to your shelter area quickly.
• If possible, keep your shelter stocked with essentials like water, medications, flashlights, batteries, sturdy shoes, and pet supplies.
• Make sure pets have updated ID tags and microchip information in case they become separated during severe weather.
• If you lose power and choose to use a portable generator, never operate it indoors or in enclosed spaces.

Continue monitoring local weather updates throughout the day and stay weather aware this evening.

https://nema.nebraska.gov/severe-weather-preparedness.php

05/18/2026

5/18/26 Update: The Burn Ban has been lifted.

5/18/26 Update: The Burn Ban has been lifted.

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A burn ban has been issued for Douglas County. The ban will remain in effect until further notice.

The ban primarily applies to permit-required open burns such as brush piles, leaves, etc. All burn permits will remain suspended until the burn ban has been lifted.

Residential fire pits are allowed to be used during the burn ban. For residential fire pits, we ask that people use caution and common sense.

Residential fire pits consist of:
• being located at a single-family structure
• burning only clean, dry wood
• contained in an outdoor fireplace or an enclosed pit

Please stay safe and practice fire prevention. Be mindful of ci******es and embers as they can easily spark fires during these conditions. Open-pit fires, campfires, and burning of yard waste or other materials are not allowed. Cooking with a grill is permitted.

Click here to view the Omaha Fire Department's Burn Policy:
English: https://bit.ly/2GrgSz6
Spanish: https://bit.ly/34PMYxV

05/18/2026

Stay connected with your teachers, schools, and community partners using the ReachWell app. Access announcements, calendars, academic and social resources.

05/16/2026

Last night, our crews participated in the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance's We Remember Night memorial in honor of our brothers and sisters in the emergency services community who lost their lives to su***de. Thank you to everyone who took a moment to remember with us and to all who continue working to support mental health awareness within our stations and throughout the fire service.

We remember. We care. We are here.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. Call or text the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline to connect with a trained counselor, or visit BeThe1To.com to learn how to help someone who may be having a difficult time.

05/16/2026

❤️ Omaha Fire Department is out at the American Heart Association Heart Walk today!

We’re teaching Hands-Only CPR, helping people learn about the PulsePoint Respond program, and sharing simple ways the community can help save lives before first responders even arrive.

And we had a special visitor stop by… Stormy from the Omaha Storm Chasers came over to learn Hands-Only CPR too! ⚾👏

Every set of hands trained in CPR makes Omaha a little safer. Come say hi if you’re out at the walk today!

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