Nebraska City is the seat of Otoe County and is located in the southeastern portion
of Nebraska approximately forty-five minutes south of Omaha and forty-five minutes
east of Lincoln. The community of 7,200 residents is located on the west bank of the
Missouri River adjacent to Iowa. Founded as a river port, the community was surveyed
in 1854 and incorporated in 1856.
Fire protection is provided by the Nebraska City Volunteer Fire Department,
which is commanded by a cadre of three chief officers and three captains. Established in
1856, the department was the first fire department organized in Nebraska and is composed
of forty-five volunteer members and three career drivers that work a 24/48-shift
schedule. The Department operates two engines, an aerial tower, a heavy rescue, and a
mobile command post, which are all housed in a single station located downtown. The
station opened in 1972.
Also housed at the station is the Nebraska City Rural Fire District, which is a
separately chartered and funded agency. The rural department is, however, staffed by
many of the same personnel and its apparatus fleet includes two tankers, two brush units,
and an engine.
Emergency Medical Services are provided by the Nebraska City Rescue Squad,
which is an all volunteer agency with thirty-eight members. The Rescue Squad provides
transport services at both the basic and advanced life support level. The squad is quartered
at the fire station.
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