Today, the Omaha Fire Department hosted a ceremony honoring 150 years of service to the citizens of Omaha and the 55 fire fighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
The ceremony, held at the fire fighters memorial statue west of Lewis & Clark Landing, featured an honor guard and remarks by Mayor Jim Suttle, Fire Chief Mike McDonnell and Omaha Professional Fire Fighters Association Local #385 President Steve LeClair.
“Omaha’s Fire Department is committed to the safety and security of our community,” Mayor Suttle said. “Our City can take great pride in the professionalism and bravery of our fire fighters and emergency medical services personnel, who go to work every day prepared to respond to all types of emergency situations.”
