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Line of Duty Deaths.

 The Lincoln Fire And Rescue Department is no stranger to members making the ultimate sacrifice in the Line of Duty. It is part of each firefighter’s life, knowing that when we pull on the coat and boots and the helmet that we may end up answering our last alarm. But over 1 million Firefighters in the United States last year and this still did their job, whether it be career or volunteer they all faced this and still jumped when the need arise to do what they are trained to do.

Twelve of Lincoln's Bravest have made the Ultimate Sacrifice. Here is a list of those firefighters for the City of Lincoln who have answered their last call:

 

Firefighters Name	Date of Death
Richard Cuba	March 13, 2003
Floyd Miller	August 8, 2002
Jack Bruns	June 3, 2001
Willis Leyden	October 9, 1987
Robert Gardner	July 14, 1982
Harley Grasmick	April 1, 1981
Kenneth McKay	March 30, 1964
Albert Mook	February 18, 1941
Neil Sommer	October 2, 1920
Mansfield Rohrbaugh	June 26, 1906
Joseph Thornburg	May 25, 1890
Clarence Protsman	May 25, 1890

The above information is from the Lincoln Firefighter's Association and was sent to me by a member of the department.

 

 



1901 Lincoln Fire Department Horsedrawn Steamer Responding on a Alarm.

The picture above is from the Lincoln Fire and Rescue collection.



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