Captain Thomas N. Shandy, of the Omaha Fire Department, died on February 8, 1933, in a collapse during a 4-alarm fire at the Millard Hotel.

Captain Edward Schmidt, of the Omaha Fire Department, died on February 8, 1933, in a collapse during a 4-alarm fire at the Millard Hotel.

Firefighter Louis Morocco, of the Omaha Fire Department, died on February 8, 1933, in a collapse during a 4-alarm fire at the Millard Hotel.

Firefighter Franklin Kane, of the Omaha Fire Department, died on February 8, 1933, in a collapse during a 4-alarm fire at the Millard Hotel.

Firefighter Loren H. Desler (Engine #6), age 28, died from smoke inhalation after searching for trapped workers at the Swanson Office Building while working at Engine #20 on June 4, 1965.

Firefighter Desler was married and father of four children. He was laid to rest at Graceland Park Cemetery in Omaha.

Firefighter Samuel M. Douchey (Aerial #3), age 24, died from smoke inhalation after searching for trapped workers at the Swanson Office Building while working at Engine #20 on June 4, 1965.

Firefighter Douchey was married and a father of three children. He was laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery in Omaha.

Submitted by his Son

Captain Goessling was hired by the Omaha Fire Department in 1981. He died tragically while on duty at an arson fire in a commercial building. He had 15 years of service as a paid‚ professional firefighter for the City of Omaha‚ NE.

He was a Marine; a Paramedic; an Inspector; the editor of our union newsletter and a Captain for the OFD. He was also a husband‚ father and friend to many.

He is survived by his wife Kandi‚ and his three sons‚ Josh‚ Danny‚ and Nathan.

There is so much to say about Captain Goessling that it is nearly impossible to write it all here.

Thank you‚ Josh Goessling (Firefighter for the OFD)