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Attention

Per State Statue 28-1246, the deadline to submit applications for retail fireworks permits is MIDNIGHT TONIGHT (June 9th). Applications received after midnight cannot be processed.

Funding for First Responders for Wellness/Mental Health Resources. To apply, click HERE.

Plan Review Fees Updated

Effective 9/1/2025

More information can be found HERE

Do you need to submit plans?

Click -> -> Plan Submission Information for more information.

Do you need to schedule an inspection?

Click -> -> MAPS to find your inspector by division (type of inspection) and county.

Completed Plan Reviews can be viewed under "Check My Submission Status".

Plans are listed under the "Completed" tab for 1 month after completion.

Apparatus Driver/Operation – Pumper Certification

Certification Requirement:

Apparatus Driver/Operator – Pumper

NFPA Standard: 1002, 2017, Chapters 4 and 5

Accredited: IFSAC: Yes NPQS: Yes

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Training Specialist Regions

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Technical Rescue Training

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Training Division

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Apparatus Driver Operator
Certifications
- Apparatus Driver/Operation – Pumper Certification

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Veterans' Day

State offices closed

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Wildland Fire Fighter Courses

Wildland Aircraft Tactics/Pilot Rescue (12 hrs)

This Course deals with the proper procedures in utilizing aircraft to assist fighting wildland fires. Loading aircraft, setting up non-airport staging areas, and notification procedures are also stressed. There is also a segment concerning agriculture-aircraft accidents, materials carried, hazmat, decon, and the safe and proper extrication of the pilot.

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Columbus Day

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Labor Day

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Fire Services Resource Links

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Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)

Nebraska Emergency Medical Services Association (NEMSA)

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Training Division Office
Alan Joos	Training Division Chief	Grand Island	Corina Kuta	Staff Assistant II	Grand Island
(308) 385-6893	alan.joos@nebraska.gov		(308) 385-6892