Why Nebraska Flags Were Lowered
As a mark of respect for our nation’s fallen firefighters
When the Nebraska Half-Staff Order Began and Ended
Use the exact end boundary above. A flag may return to full-staff at sunset, noon, a stated clock time, or another named event. If the end is not confirmed, open the source before acting.
Where the Nebraska Half-Staff Order Applied
Facilities and locations specified in the official notice
- Facilities
- State
- U.S. flag
- Affected
- State flag
- Not stated
- Private display
- Not stated
What This Half-Staff Order Means for Flag Owners
Follow the Locations Named in This Order
An order can cover federal property, all state facilities, one building, or another named place. Do not expand a limited order beyond the stored scope.
Return Flags to Full-Staff at the Stated Time
Use the end date and boundary above. Before raising the flag, confirm that a newer federal or state half-staff order has not taken effect.
Check for a Newer Half-Staff Order
This detail page preserves one directive. It does not make an old order current, so use today’s status page for the latest operational answer.
Official Source and Evidence for This Half-Staff Order
<span>Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Nebraska Honoring Fallen Firefighters</span> <div class="field field--name-published-at field--type-published-at field--label-hidden field--item"><time datetime="2026-05-01T15:54:05-05:00" title="Friday, May 1, 2026 - 15:54">May 1, 2026</time> </div> <span><span>jim</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-05-01T15:52:22-05:00" title="Friday, May 1, 2026 - 15:52">Fri, 05/01/2026 - 15:52</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p><span style="color:black;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><strong>CONTACT:</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="color:black;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;">Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495</span></span></p> <p class="text-align-center"><span style="color:black;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><strong> </strong></span></span></p> <p class="text-align-center"><span style="color:black;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><strong>Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Nebraska Honoring Fallen Firefighters</strong></span></span></p> <p class="text-align-center"> </p> <p><span style="color:black;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><strong>LINCOLN, NE</strong> – Today, Governor Jim Pillen directed that all U.S. and Nebraska flags be flown at half-staff on Sunday, May 3 in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Trump honoring our nation’s fallen firefighters. May 2 – 3 is National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend.</span></span></p> <p><span style="color:black;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;">“We most recently experienced the grit and perseverance of our Nebraska firefighters as they worked tirelessly to extinguish the destructive wildfires that impacted our state. Without their efforts, there would have been greater loss of property, livestock and human life. We owe them, and those firefighters who have previously lost their lives, our great respect and appreciation,” said Gov. Pillen.</span></span></p> <p><span style="color:black;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;">Ninety-seven firefighters died in the U.S. in 2025. To learn more about their sacrifices and information concerning the services that will take place this weekend at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg, MD, log onto </span></span><a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.firehero.org/"><span style="color:#467886;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;">Fire Hero Website</span></span></a><span style="color:black;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;">.</span></span></p> <p> </p> </div>
The linked government page remains the authoritative version.
Nebraska Half-Staff Order Questions
Is the Honoring fallen firefighters order still active?
This record is marked ended. Its stored effective period begins May 3, 2026 and ends May 3, 2026. Check the current status page before changing a flag.
Does this Nebraska half-staff order apply to homes and businesses?
Only if the notice says so. Government orders usually direct named public facilities and may separately invite private citizens, businesses, and organizations to participate. Check “Private display” in the scope above and read the source when it is not stated.
Which flags and locations did this order cover?
Use the scope cards above. They separate the facility type, geographic area, U.S. flag, state flag, and private-display guidance retained from the notice.
Where can I verify this half-staff order?
Use the official-source link on this page. The government notice remains authoritative if it differs from this normalized record.