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Scott Cordes, State Fire Marshal

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Nebraska State Fire Marshal

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Opioid Wellness / Resiliency Development

The SFM will open a funding opportunity to benefit First Responders in the State of Nebraska. These funds are part of the Opioid Prevention and Treatment Act funding. They will be used for Wellness/Resiliency Development Programs. For more information and an application please go to the Forms Page, then Opioid Wellness/Resiliency Development. The funding opportunity will open on April 15th and applications are due by April 30th.

Do you need to submit plans?

Click -> -> Electronic Plan Submission to submit NEW plans for review.

Click -> -> Electronic Addendum/Revision Form to change or add to plans already submitted.

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.

Fees

Fees charged for firework licenses and display permits are covered in State Statutes 28-1239.01 (displays) and 28-1245 (firework licenses) and Title 157, Chapter 3 (displays) and Chapter 4 (firework licenses). Additional information on fireworks may be found on the Programs and Services: Fees page.

FAQ

Public Fireworks Displays

Why do I need a permit to shoot fireworks?

State Statute 28-1239.01 requires anyone conducting a public exhibition or display of fireworks to procure a display permit from the State Fire Marshal. This statute also prohibits a licensed distributor to sell or deliver display fireworks to any person who does not possess an approved display permit.

Public Display Operators

What do I need to do to become a Public Display Operator?

You must be at least 18 years old, complete the online application, and take a test administered by State Fire Marshal personnel.

How long is a license valid?

A license is valid for three (3) years. Licenses expire the last day of the month in which it was issued.

Licenses/Retail Stands

All Firework Retail license applications must be submitted no later than Thursday, June 8th at 11:59 PM CDT per the state statute's 10 business day requirement (Monday, June 19th is a holiday).

What are the requirements to have a stand?

Office Directory

Employees may be contacted for legitimate state business through their email address or phone number. In cases where a phone number is not listed, contact that employee through their office number. Please note it is the agency’s policy not to use state email and phone numbers for personal business. Please respect our policy and do not use this information for non work-related contact.

Employee Directory

Employees may be contacted for legitimate state business through their email address or phone number.

Please note it is the agency’s policy not to use state email and phone numbers for personal business.

Please respect our policy and do not use this information for non work-related contact.

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Districts

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Contact Information

Agency Overview

Vision - Safe Nebraska

Mission - Promote and ensure public safety in the State of Nebraska through fire prevention activities, code enforcement reviews and inspections, the delivery of training and education, and the investigation of fires for cause and origin.

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