Fire Department

Gretna Fire and Rescue serves the western part of Sarpy County in Nebraska. The fire side is supported with tax dollars while the EMS side is supported by various donations. Both sides are staffed with full time employees and dedicated, well-trained volunteers.

Gretna Sirens

View this link for information about sirens (PDF) sounding around town.

Volunteer Opportunities

Being a volunteer firefighter is about one thing.  It's not what you look like, what degree you have, or where you come from.  It's about heart.  If you've got the heart to serve this community in a way that few can, you've got everything we need.  Most of our members have full time jobs and find time to serve your community.

The Volunteer Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician (Volunteer FF/EMT) serves the community by responding to a wide variety of situations, ranging from emergencies that immediately threaten life or property to routine citizen requests for information or assistance. They perform within a scope of policies and procedures, and they perform duties in the following general categories: fire suppression, emergency medical aid or rescue, hazardous material responses, training, and public education.

For more information on volunteer opportunities and to apply to be a volunteer please visit the Gretna Fire and Rescue website. 

Burn Permits

Burn Permits are available at the main fire station on Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. No appointment is needed to obtain a permit. You may also call 402-332-4592 and leave a message for someone to call you back regarding a burn permit. You may also email the fire chief.