The Omaha Fire Department was established in 1860, known then as the Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company #1. Today, Omaha has 24 fire stations located throughout the city that are staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by trained professional Firefighters. Currently the fire department maintains a compliment of 684 Firefighters, Fire Apparatus Engineers, Fire Captains, Drill Master, Paramedic Shift Supervisors, Assistant Fire Marshals, Battalion Chiefs, and Assistant Fire Chiefs and Fire Chief to serve and protect the citizens of Omaha.