AFter five volunteer firemen perished in the Grand Central Hotel fire of 1878 it was determined the City of Omaha needed to go another way with regards to fighting fire. In 1887 a full time paid fire department was begun. Many have served with distinction. Over the years 59 firemen have perished in the line of duty. The firemen unionized in 1902 and joined the International Association of Firefighters in 1934.
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