Lincoln Fire and Rescue Station 8 Open House Set For May 3

Lincoln Fire and Rescue Station 8 Open House Set For May 3

Published on May 01, 2025

Lincoln Fire and Rescue (LFR) invites community members to a Station 8 open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3. Firefighters returned to the newly completed Station 8, 2760 S. 17th St., in February. Attendees are asked to park on nearby residential streets and to use caution crossing Van Dorn and 17th streets.

Event activities include

• Technical rope rescue simulation - 11 a.m.
• High performance CPR demonstration - 1 p.m.
• Hands only CPR instructional demonstrations
• A Pulse Point downloading assistance booth
• Station tours with free LFR souvenirs and Firehouse Subs kids meal coupons
• Photos with LFR mascot Sparky the firedog

Replacing a facility built on the same site in 1958, the new station houses 10 firefighters and four apparatus bays, which hold one engine, one truck and one medic unit. Features of the new 16,000 square foot station include:

• A facility layout that ensures firefighters quickly and safely get to the apparatus, leading to quicker response times to emergencies
• Larger, drive-through bays that eliminate the need to back in vehicles and an additional bay to house specialized equipment
• Individual sleeping quarters to support a modern workforce and the wellbeing of LFR personnel
• LED lighting throughout the station with motion detectors and dimmers that conserve energy
• Separate ventilation systems for living areas and equipment storage areas to prevent carcinogens from spreading throughout the station, decontamination showers for crews, and equipment decontamination areas
• A backup power generator to ensure emergency services are not affected during power outages
• Infrastructure for future electric-powered fire apparatus

Lincoln Fire and Rescue is a combined fire and emergency services department. LFR responds to all 911 calls in Lincoln and in nearby communities that contract with LFR. Lincoln Fire and Rescue has received the Mission Lifeline Award from the American Heart Association for 10 consecutive years.

More information about LFR is available at fire.lincoln.ne.gov.