Omaha Fire Department

08/25/2026

LOOK AT HOW MANY PEOPLE WERE READY TO HELP.

This image is from a recent PulsePoint activation in our community.

When the alert went out, PulsePoint showed 34 Public CPR Responders nearby, along with a registered CPR responder and professional responders.

Every yellow figure on that map represents something important: a member of our community who has PulsePoint and was connected when someone nearby needed help.

This is why PulsePoint matters.

When someone suffers sudden cardiac arrest, every minute without CPR and defibrillation matters. Our firefighters and paramedics are responding, but PulsePoint gives us another powerful resource: you.

It connects people who are nearby with a cardiac arrest occurring in a public location, giving trained community members an opportunity to begin lifesaving CPR before first responders arrive.

And we want even more yellow figures on that map.

Omaha, you have already stepped up in an incredible way. Thank you to everyone who has downloaded PulsePoint, learned CPR, registered an AED, and made the decision to be there for a stranger on what could be the worst day of their life.

Now we're asking even more of our community to join them.

Learn CPR. Download PulsePoint Respond. Be ready.

You may never receive an alert.

But if you do, you might be the closest person to someone who needs you.

Let's fill that map with responders, Omaha.

https://www.pulsepoint.org/download

08/22/2026

08/21/2026

Level up your home safety! Is your home missing a working smoke detector? Don't leave your family's safety to chance, the Omaha Fire Department is here to help!

Getting a smoke alarm installed is as simple as reaching out. Protect your loved ones and make your home a safe zone today.

📞 Call us at 402-444-3560

🌐 Visit https://www.omaha-fire.org/smokealarms to get your smoke detector!

08/11/2026

We were honored to help kick off Heartland Honors 9/11 today at OFD Station 1! This community-wide effort is dedicated to honoring the lives lost on 9/11, paying tribute to our first responders and military personnel, and reflecting on the strength and unity that brought our nation together in the days that followed.

We are grateful to Mayor Ewing, Heartland Honors 9/11, and the many community partners and volunteers helping ensure we never forget those we lost, those who answered the call, and the courage and service shown on September 11, 2001.

Click here to learn more: heartlandhonors9-11.com

08/10/2026

It’s Back to School Safety Month! 🚸📚

As students head back to class, we’re sharing some important transportation safety reminders for drivers, walkers, bike riders, and bus riders.

✅ Slow down and stay alert, especially in school zones and near bus stops.

✅ Never block crosswalks and never pass a bus that’s loading or unloading.

✅ Keep an eye out for children at all times.

Parents and guardians, please take a moment to review safety tips with your kids:

• How to safely cross at crosswalks and watch for cars.
• Bicycle safety, including wearing a helmet.
• Always using sidewalks when available.
• Knowing their full name, address, and phone number.

Let’s work together to keep our community safe and start the school year on the right foot.

Wishing everyone a safe, successful, and fun school year ahead! 🍎✏️

08/07/2026

When a cardiac arrest occurs, every second matters.

Recently, the members of Engine 65 and Medic 65 B Shift were recognized with Omaha Fire Department Code Save Awards for their outstanding work in the successful resuscitation of a 20-year-old patient who suffered a cardiac arrest.

From the first 911 call through advanced prehospital care and the continued efforts of the emergency department team at CHI Health Bergan Mercy, this call demonstrated what is possible when every link in the Chain of Survival works together.

Today, we're happy to share that the patient has made a full physical and neurological recovery.

Congratulations to the dedicated EMTs, Paramedics, Firefighters, and the exceptional physicians, nurses, and staff at CHI Health Bergan Mercy. Your professionalism, teamwork, and commitment to excellence made a life-changing difference.

Every save is a reminder of why training, preparation, and collaboration matter.

Please join us in congratulating these outstanding professionals on a job exceptionally well done.

08/06/2026

Here's a closer look at the Omaha Fire Department's newest brush trucks! 🚒

The Omaha Fire Department recently added six new brush trucks to its fleet, replacing aging apparatus that faithfully served our community for decades. Four of the new units were purchased by the Omaha Fire Department, while two were purchased and outfitted by the Elkhorn Suburban Fire District through the inter-local service agreement.

Built on Ford F-350 chassis and equipped with specialized skid units, these brush trucks are designed to respond to grass, brush, and wildland fires. Their off-road capability and maneuverability allow firefighters to safely access areas where larger fire apparatus cannot, making them an essential resource during vegetation fire incidents.

As Omaha continues to grow, these new units strengthen our ability to protect lives, property, and natural resources throughout our community.

08/05/2026

Yesterday, Omaha firefighters had the opportunity to join the National Night Out celebration at PACE and spend time connecting with members of the community.

Fire Chief Kathy Bossman and Mayor John Ewing also stopped by to meet residents and support the event.

National Night Out is a great reminder that strong, safe neighborhoods are built through relationships, communication, and community involvement. Thank you to PACE for hosting and to everyone who came out to spend the evening with Omaha’s first responders.

08/04/2026

First stop of the night! Thank you to the Bemis Park neighborhood!