Who do I call to arrange for a fire safety program or
station tour?
Fill out our on-line Public Education Request form or call us at (402) 441-8363. Leave a message on the voice mail system. Your
call will be returned.
How do I have Lincoln Fire & Rescue install a smoke
detector?
Smoke Detectors approved by UL or other testing agencies
are inexpensive and readily available at many retail
outlets. For individuals unable to install or afford the
fire department can assist them by calling (402) 441-7363.
Who do I call to obtain a burn permit for Lincoln?
Open burning within the city limits has been banned by city
ordinance since 1966. Exceptions are granted on a case by
case basis with the concurrence of the Health Department and
the Fire Chief. Both agencies must sign the permit. Permits
are available from the City County Health Department at
(402) 441-8040. It is the requesters responsibility to complete
the request and have reviewed by both agencies.
Who do I call to obtain a burn permit for Lancaster County
(excluding Lincoln)?
Call the Fire Chief for the area where the burn
will take place. If you are unsure of the Fire protection
district in which you live the information can be obtained
by contacting the 911 dispatch office on their non emergency
number (402) 441-6000.
How do I contact a fire inspector?
The Bureau of Fire Prevention is located in the City County
Building at 555 South 10th and may be contacted at (402) 441-7791.
Should I place a TOT finder, or other stickers on my children's
bedroom window to assist firefighters if I experience a house fire?
When firefighters respond to house fires, they conduct a complete search of
the home. If residents are out, they affirm that all family members are
accounted for. If residents are not accounted for, the entire home will
be searched. Some officials believe that a bedroom window decal is an
invitation to criminals to use this room as a point of entry, since the
resident will be easy to overpower if confronted. Lincoln Fire & Rescue
does not support the use of window decals.
Is the 24 Hour Duty Shift Inefficient?
The 24 hour shift is believed by some residents to be inefficient and should
be changed to a more traditional 8 hour shift. Some residents believe that
reducing
May I store, not operate, my grill within 10 feet of combustible construction?
Yes, the code allows grills to be located within 10 feet of combustible construction.
However, property owners may be more restrictive and not allow storage of grills.
Are Hibachi, wood smokers, charcoal or gas grills allowed to be operated within 10 feet
of combustible construction in multi-family dwellings?
No
May I store my 20lb. LPG cylinder within 10 feet of cumbustible construction in multi-family
dwellings?
No. LP-gass containers with a water capacity greater than 2.5 pounds (1 pound LP-gas capacity) shall not be
located on combustible balconies or within 10 feet
of combustible construction.
Where may I store my 20lb. LPG cylinder?
In a non-combustible, ventilated, locked storage cabinet with no smoking signs and NFPA 704 symbol
displayed. Protection agaist vehicle impact shall be
provided if vehicle traffic expected at the location.
My 20lb. LPG cylinder is empty. Do I still need to move it 10 feet away from combustible construction in
multi-family dwellings?
Yes. If they have been in LP-Gas service, they shall be considered full for determining maximum quantities of
LP-Gas permitted.
Fire & Rescue Department