Tecumseh Rescue Squad

02/13/2026

When you call for an an ambulance in Nebraska, who comes?

Tonight, somewhere in Nebraska, a pager will sound in the dark. It might be on a kitchen counter beside a half-finished cup of tea, on a nightstand next to a sleeping spouse, clipped to the belt of someone who just got home from a long day at work, or tucked into the pocket of someone trying to rest before tomorrow begins.

And when it goes off, someone will stand up.

They will leave the warmth of their home.
They will leave their family.
They will leave their bed, their supper, their evening, their plans.
They will step into the cold or the heat or the wind, and they will drive toward someone else’s worst moment.

They will go, not because they are paid, or because it’s easy. They will go because someone needs help.

In our small towns, the ambulance doesn’t come from a distant city. It comes from down the street.

Volunteers are farmers, teachers, mechanics, nurse’s aides, and the neighbors you waved to yesterday.

And there are fewer of them now.

The same few people answering again and again.
The same volunteers missing sleep, missing meals, missing time with the people they love — because someone else needed them more in that moment.

They keep showing up, but they are getting tired, and many of them are aging.

And they cannot do it alone forever.

One day, the call might be for your house - for your child or parent.

It might be for the person you love most in this world.

When that day comes, you won’t ask how much money a volunteer makes. You won’t ask how tired they are. You won’t ask how many years they’ve been doing it.

You’ll just pray that someone answers.

Rural Nebraska has always taken care of its own. That’s who we are. We show up. We help.
We carry each other when things are hard.

But that only works if people are still willing to step forward.

You don’t have to know everything today.
You don’t have to be perfect.
You don’t have to be fearless.

You just have to be willing.

Because someday, the life on the other end of that call might belong to someone you love.

And someday, the person they’re waiting for
might be you.

Please consider reaching out to your local EMT district to see how you can help!

01/24/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with Hugh’s family. Hugh Giesbrecht dedicated 30 years of service to our communities and will be deeply missed.

01/01/2026

Come join a cool team helping people!

12/14/2025

It was a long cold day, but we were able to help out many families this Christmas season. We want to thank everyone who came out and donated, really big Thanks to Erica at Dollar General. I can’t even begin to list everyone that helped make today happen, but the community really showed up to support those in need this year and we appreciate each and every one of you.

12/13/2025

Go ahead and vote for the G.O.A.T (aka Tecumseh Rescue Department) 🚑🚨

12/13/2025

Come see us at Dollar General

12/13/2025

WE NEED YOUR HELP!! We are trying to reach children & families (that reside in Johnson County) that are in need this Christmas season.
Do you or do you know a family that…

 Needs help with Christmas gifts for children.
 Needs clothing/coats for any age.
 Are in need of food items.
 Are in need of household products (toilet paper, laundry soap etc.)

Please reach out so we can help & get you added to our list. All information provided is kept confidential. Text or Facebook Messenger for either contact. Or reach out to any Tecumseh Rescue member.

Mitch Neemann Emilie Neemann
(402) 335-7334 (402) 335-7332

Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7

12/02/2025

12/02/2025

Last night we had our regular monthly meeting, and December is election of officers.

2026 officers are

Chief- Mitch Neemann
Asst. Chief- Ken Mandl
Secretary- Shelby McCoy
Treasurer- April Ascheman
Training Officer- Angie Mandl
Steward- Maecee Neemann
Tax Admin.- Jenna Schultz

We finished the meeting with something new, we had a small pinning ceremony. Our 2 newest EMTs got their badges and EMT pins for their uniforms. Congratulations Shelby McCoy and Jenna Schultz!!! 

11/24/2025

We would love to talk to anyone about joining our department. When I started on this department I swore that I would only be a driver, and as the years went by, 7 to be exact, I realized that I could and needed to do more. And my only regret was not starting sooner. We have times that are tough, and other times you can see just how much of an impact you make on someone’s life. This article is correct, you may not think you have what it takes, but what if you do, what if you can make a difference in your neighbors life, or save their life. Please consider, or even reach out to me and talk to me about it, you may find you have a passion for helping others. If you want to talk to me my name is Mitch Neemann and I’m the Chef and would love to chat about joining.

You can turn this pager off.

All the fire departments in the country need help. We’ve heard all the excuses. I can’t commit to (fill in the blank), I’m not always available, I’m too young/old, I don’t know anything about it. They are just excuses. We are all volunteers. We can when we can and we can’t when we can’t.

This is an incredible job you get paid for in ways that aren’t money. If you’ve ever thought about it, contact the VFD in your area. The hardest part, is walking through that station door the first time.

We all live in the communities we serve. How can you make a difference?

Every fire department across the country needs help.