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1. How can I join the Fire Department?

To join, you must be at least 18 years old and willing to donate your time, energy, and knowledge to help others and your community.

For more information, please contact the Fire Department at (308) 345-5710.

2. Where or how can I get an open burn permit?

To get an open burn permit, contact the McCook Fire Department at (308) 345-5710.

3. Where can I find information for a firework stand license?

It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, hold for sale, or offer for sale as a distributor, jobber, or retailer any fireworks without first obtaining a license from the State Fire Marshal for that calendar year. Licensed vendors shall only sell fireworks that have been approved by the State Fire Marshal and such permissible fireworks may be sold at retail between June 28 and July 4 of each year during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer to sell at retail within the city any fireworks, as defined and permitted under the statutes of the state, without having first secured a permit from the McCook Fire Department.

File with the Fire Chief all applications for permits by June 20 of the year for which the applicant wishes the permit to sell in June and July.

Print Application: Application for Firework License