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Gretna Today
By the People, for the People
Gretna Fire Department names Nick Pierce new fire chief
Pierce replaces Rod Buethe, who stepped down after 27 years leading the department.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 10:50pm
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The Gretna Fire Department has named Nick Pierce as its new fire chief, replacing former Chief Rod Buethe who recently stepped down after 27 years in the role. Pierce has been with the department for years and previously served as the assistant chief.
Why it matters
The Gretna Fire Department is a critical public safety organization serving the local community, and the transition to a new fire chief is an important event that impacts the department's leadership and operations.
The details
The Gretna Fire Department operates as a combination department, utilizing about 12 paid firefighters and roughly 36 volunteers to cover approximately 70 square miles.
- Nick Pierce was named the new fire chief in April 2026.
- Rod Buethe stepped down as fire chief after 27 years in the role.
The players
Nick Pierce
The new fire chief for the Gretna Fire Department, replacing former Chief Rod Buethe.
Rod Buethe
The former fire chief of the Gretna Fire Department who stepped down after 27 years in the role.
Gretna Fire Department
A combination fire department serving the Gretna, Nebraska community with both paid and volunteer firefighters.
The takeaway
The transition to a new fire chief for the Gretna Fire Department represents a change in leadership for this critical public safety organization, which will continue to serve the local community with its combination of paid and volunteer firefighters.
