Capt. Scott Wiebe, left, presents a letter of recognition and a challenge coin to Lincoln Fire and Rescue firefighter Tim Freshman, right, during a ceremony at LFR's Station 9 on Monday. Six Lincoln firefighters were awarded the Handtevy Challenge Coin for their actions in saving the life of a pediatric patient.
Lincoln Firehouse Chief Charles Weidman and his fireman show off their famous horses at firehouse No. 1 in 1898.
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1911 American La France
Four Lincoln firemen are busy cleaning the first piece of motorized equipment used by the Lincoln Fire Department for an upcoming parade.
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New Equipment
Assistant Chief Val Blockwitz and Chief Louis Hanson show off their new piece of equipment for Fire Station 2 in 1931.
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Breathing Apparatus
A Lincoln fireman displays a new oxygen breathing apparatus that will be used by fire crews.
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Early Fire Department Crew
Lincoln firemen showcase some of their early equipment.
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Lincoln Firehouse No.3
Firemen pose outside the firehouse with their equipment, including their famous horses.
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Rehearsing Air Crash Fire Fighting
Lincoln firemen rehearse air crash firefighting in 1966.
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Engine House No.2
Firemen from Engine House 2 display horse-drawn equipment used to fight fires in Lincoln in the early 1900s.
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Motorized Equipment
Dale Kearns and Neal McPherson test two newly acquired rigs for firefighters in Lincoln.
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Engine House No.1
Firemen from the station at 10th and Q show off equipment including a horse- drawn silsby steamer and motorized fire rigs.
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Famous Fire Horses
Two of Lincoln's famous fire horses are harnessed to an old steamer and are ready to go to work outside an engine station in the early 1900s.
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1887 Rules and Regulations
This 1887 Lincoln Fire Department manual was recovered from the cornerstone of the Old County Courthouse. It serves as a reminder of how firefighting regulations have changed since the late 1800s.
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Lincoln Engine House No.3
Newly constructed Lincoln fire house No. 3 awaits its first call in November of 1924.
Capt. Scott Wiebe, left, presents a letter of recognition and a challenge coin to Lincoln Fire and Rescue firefighter Tim Freshman, right, during a ceremony at LFR's Station 9 on Monday. Six Lincoln firefighters were awarded the Handtevy Challenge Coin for their actions in saving the life of a pediatric patient.