The Omaha Fire Department announced the unexpected passing of Fire Apparatus Engineer Jeremy Knott Wednesday evening.Knott, 35, was transported from his home to CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center-Bergan Mercy Wednesday with CPR in progress, officials said. According to authorities, Knott was pronounced dead by OFD medic personnel. The exact cause of death is not known at this time.Fire Chief Dan Olsen stated, “The Omaha Fire Department offers our condolences, thoughts and prayers to his wife and family at this time.”Knott joined the Omaha Fire Department Feb. 12, 2007 and later became a paramedic June 28, 2012. Knott was promoted to Fire Apparatus Engineer on Feb. 6, 2013.Funeral arrangements are pending.

The Omaha Fire Department announced the unexpected passing of Fire Apparatus Engineer Jeremy Knott Wednesday evening.

Knott, 35, was transported from his home to CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center-Bergan Mercy Wednesday with CPR in progress, officials said.


According to authorities, Knott was pronounced dead by OFD medic personnel.

The exact cause of death is not known at this time.

Fire Chief Dan Olsen stated, “The Omaha Fire Department offers our condolences, thoughts and prayers to his wife and family at this time.”

Knott joined the Omaha Fire Department Feb. 12, 2007 and later became a paramedic June 28, 2012. Knott was promoted to Fire Apparatus Engineer on Feb. 6, 2013.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

