"Breaking Fire Department News: Historic Appointments and Resignations in Nebraska"

Omaha Fire Department Assistant Chief Kathy Bossman has been named as the city's next fire chief, making history as the first woman to hold the top OFD job. Bossman, who has been with the department since 1997, will take over from retiring Chief Dan Olsen on March 24. She has a master's degree in organizational leadership with a concentration in fire/rescue executive leadership from Waldorf University, a bachelor's degree in psychology from UNL, and an associate's degree in science-fire science from Southeast Community College.