Nebraska State Fire Marshal

04/29/2026

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🚨 Now Hiring: Fire Marshal Plans Examiner 🚨

Looking for a career where your work truly matters? Join the State of Nebraska and help ensure buildings across the state are safe, compliant, and built to protect lives.

📍 Location: Statewide, Nebraska (Hybrid – home office based)
💼 Position: Full-Time
💰 Starting Pay: $22.099/hr (may increase based on experience)

What you’ll do:
• Review construction plans for fire & life safety compliance
• Work with architects, engineers, and contractors
• Interpret fire codes and regulations
• Assist with inspections and complex projects
• Provide training and technical guidance statewide

What we’re looking for:
• Background in construction, drafting, or plan review
• Ability to read and interpret architectural plans
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to obtain NFPA Plans Examiner certification within 12 months

Why this job stands out:
✔ 13 paid holidays + immediate PTO accrual
✔ 156% state-matched retirement (yes, really)
✔ 79% employer-paid health insurance
✔ Tuition reimbursement & career advancement opportunities
✔ Meaningful public service work that makes a real impact

📩 Apply here: https://son.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NebraskaStateCareers/job/Fire-Marshal-Plans-Examiner_JR2026-00025481
📌 Job ID: JR2026-00025481

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04/24/2026

Our offices are closed in observance of the State Holiday. We will resume business Monday.

Happy Arbor Day, Nebraska!

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04/23/2026

🚨 We’re Hiring at the State Fire Marshal’s Office 🚨

If you (or someone you know) has experience in fire service, leadership, or fire prevention/inspection work, we have a solid opportunity open right now:

🔥 Assistant State Fire Marshal – Lincoln
– Help lead and coordinate operations of the State Fire Marshal Agency
– Oversee programs, staff, and regulatory enforcement across multiple areas
– Great fit for those with fire service leadership, supervisory, or administrative experience

This position offers:
✔ 156% state retirement match (yes, really)
✔ 79% employer-paid health insurance
✔ Paid holidays + PTO that starts immediately
✔ Leadership role with statewide impact
✔ Meaningful work supporting public safety and agency operations

📩 If you’re interested (or know someone who might be), message me or check out the posting here:

https://son.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NebraskaStateCareers/job/Lincoln-NE/Assistant-State-Fire-Marshal_JR2026-00025877?q=Fire%20marshal%20&fbclid=IwZnRzaARqOd5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe_L8H4ryIBlGdGZgtqcmsEWBw7RAba_wKIoEPt0vH7-cNmjQpujsWkPu9Kmo_aem_0MJd0qlKQ4ZBBYoC6_AoSA&utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e230_tv2_tp1_a1demo0fy3up1r

📌 Job ID: JR2026-00025498

Feel free to share—this is a great opportunity for the right candidate with the right background.

04/23/2026

🚨 We’re Hiring at the State Fire Marshal’s Office 🚨

If you (or someone you know) has experience in fire service, wildland firefighting, or emergency response, we have a solid opportunity open right now:

🔥 Wildfire Management Coordinator (Statewide / Hybrid)
– Organize and manage Nebraska’s wildland fire response teams (WIRAT & Type 3 IMT)
– Coordinate training, equipment, and statewide response efforts
– Great fit for those with wildland firefighting, incident command, or fire leadership experience

This position offers:
✔ 156% state retirement match (yes, really)
✔ 79% employer-paid health insurance
✔ Paid holidays + PTO that starts immediately
✔ Statewide impact with leadership responsibility
✔ Meaningful work protecting communities and natural resources

This is a stable career with strong benefits and real purpose behind the work. It’s a hands-on role that includes travel, on-call response, and working in real-world wildfire conditions.

📩 If you’re interested (or know someone who might be), message me or check out the posting here:
https://son.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NebraskaStateCareers/job/Wildfire-Management-Coordinator_JR2026-00025500

Feel free to share—this is a great opportunity for someone with the right background and experience.

04/23/2026

🚨 We’re Hiring at the State Fire Marshal’s Office 🚨

If you (or someone you know) has experience in construction, utilities, inspections, or fire service, we have a solid opportunity open right now:

🚧 Pipeline Deputy (811 Investigator) – Omaha Area
– Investigate underground utility damage and One-Call (811) violations
– Work with contractors, excavators, and utility operators
– Great fit for those with construction, utility, code enforcement, or field inspection experience

This position offers:
✔ 156% state retirement match (yes, really)
✔ 79% employer-paid health insurance
✔ Paid holidays + PTO that starts immediately
✔ Field-based work with independence
✔ Meaningful work that helps prevent utility strikes and protect public safety

This is a stable career with strong benefits and real purpose behind the work.

📩 If you’re interested (or know someone who might be), message me or check out the posting here:
https://son.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NebraskaStateCareers/details/Pipeline-Deputy_JR2026-00025281-1?q=fire%20marshal
📌 Job ID: JR2026-00025281

Feel free to share—this is a niche role and a great opportunity for the right person.

04/22/2026

🚨 Now Hiring: Fire Marshal Deputy – Flammable Liquids 🚨

Looking for a hands-on career that gets you out of an office and into the field? The State of Nebraska is hiring a Deputy Fire Marshal to help inspect and regulate flammable liquid systems across southwest Nebraska, including Lincoln, Dawson, Buffalo, Kearney, Hayes, Frontier Gosper, Phelps, Hitchcock, Red Willow, Furnas, Harlan, Franklin counties.

📍 Location: Southwest Nebraska (residency required in inspection area)
💼 Position: Full-Time (Field-Based)
💰 Starting Pay: $20.68/hr

What you’ll do:
• Inspect underground & above-ground fuel storage tanks
• Investigate leaks and potential hazards
• Ensure compliance with fire & life safety codes
• Write reports and work directly with facilities & the public
• Respond to safety concerns and conduct public outreach

What we’re looking for:
• Firefighting experience required
• Strong communication and report-writing skills
• Ability to work independently in the field
• Willingness to travel throughout assigned counties

Why this job stands out:
✔ 156% state retirement match
✔ 79% employer-paid health insurance
✔ 13 paid holidays + PTO starts immediately
✔ State vehicle travel + field autonomy
✔ Meaningful work protecting communities

📩 Apply here: https://son.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NebraskaStateCareers/job/Fire-Marshal-Deputy-Flammable-Liquids_JR2026-00025347
📌 Job ID: JR2026-00025347

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04/22/2026

🚨 Now Hiring: Fire Marshal Plans Examiner 🚨

Looking for a career where your work truly matters? Join the State of Nebraska and help ensure buildings across the state are safe, compliant, and built to protect lives.

📍 Location: Statewide, Nebraska (Hybrid – home office based)
💼 Position: Full-Time
💰 Starting Pay: $22.099/hr (may increase based on experience)

What you’ll do:
• Review construction plans for fire & life safety compliance
• Work with architects, engineers, and contractors
• Interpret fire codes and regulations
• Assist with inspections and complex projects
• Provide training and technical guidance statewide

What we’re looking for:
• Background in construction, drafting, or plan review
• Ability to read and interpret architectural plans
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to obtain NFPA Plans Examiner certification within 12 months

Why this job stands out:
✔ 13 paid holidays + immediate PTO accrual
✔ 156% state-matched retirement (yes, really)
✔ 79% employer-paid health insurance
✔ Tuition reimbursement & career advancement opportunities
✔ Meaningful public service work that makes a real impact

📩 Apply here: https://son.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NebraskaStateCareers/job/Fire-Marshal-Plans-Examiner_JR2026-00025481
📌 Job ID: JR2026-00025481

Know someone who’d be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post!

04/02/2026

See below for an update on the open burn prohibition.

03/27/2026

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The Governor extended the Open Burn Prohibition for two more weeks. This Order is set to expire at 11:59 pm on April 10th. It can be extended again if necessary.

As to the specifics, we have been receiving a lot of calls about what the prohibition applies to. Officially, the Executive Order prohibits Fire Chiefs from issuing open burn permits, Range Management permits and our office from issuing training burn permits. While other fires such as recreational fires and contained burning like burn barrels are NOT part of the prohibition, the State Fire Marshal has strongly recommended that NO burning be conducted. This is an issue that is evidenced by the new fires occurring right now in Grant, Nance and Sherman counties. The hazard is not limited to the panhandle.

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03/21/2026

Nebraska is currently in extreme fire danger, and with the recent Morrill and Cottonwood Fires, it should go without saying now is NOT the time for burning. A statewide burn moratorium is also in effect.

We’re still dealing with the largest wildfire in Nebraska history: the Morrill Fire. One spark can undo a lot of hard work.

Help prevent new starts:
• Check for dragging tow chains
• Make sure tires are properly inflated
• Don’t park hot equipment or vehicles in tall grass

Please stay alert and do your part to keep Nebraska safe.