Humphrey Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department

05/31/2026

05/16/2026

Nebraska State Fire School 2026!

Thank you gentleman for giving up your weekend to better yourself, our department, and our community!

05/15/2026

Last week, J2 Designs designed and installed a fresh new look on our main Engine! I’d say he knocked it out of the park with a sleek modern graphics package!

05/05/2026

This is the state Statute that first took effect in 1980 and has been amended 4 times(1982, 1994, 2011, 2024) 81-520.01.

Statewide open burning ban; waiver; permit; fee.

(1) There shall be a statewide open burning ban on all bonfires, outdoor rubbish fires, and fires for the purpose of clearing land.

(2) The fire chief of a local fire department may waive an open burning ban under subsection (1) of this section for an area under the local fire department's jurisdiction by issuing an open burning permit to a person requesting permission to conduct open burning. The permit issued by the fire chief to a person desiring to conduct open burning shall at a minimum contain (a) the name and telephone number of the landowner, (b) the burn location, (c) the date and beginning and ending time of the burn, (d) a description of the material to be burned, and (e) the name and telephone number of the person responsible for the burn. The local fire department may have additional requirements for a burn to be permitted. The permit shall contain the signature, written or electronic, of the local fire chief. The State Fire Marshal shall provide a sample form with the minimum requirements on the website of the State Fire Marshal.

(3) The fire chief of a local fire department may waive the open burning ban in the local fire department's jurisdiction when conditions are acceptable to the chief. Anyone intending to burn in such jurisdiction when the open burning ban has been waived shall notify the fire chief of his or her intention to burn prior to starting the burn.

(4) The fire chief of a local fire department may adopt standards listing the conditions acceptable for issuing a permit to conduct open burning under subsection (2) of this section.

(5) The local fire department may charge a fee, not to exceed ten dollars, for each such permit issued. This fee shall be remitted to the governing body for inclusion in the general funds allocated to the fire department. Such funds shall not reduce the tax requirements for the fire department. No such fee shall be collected from any state or political subdivision to which such a permit is issued to conduct open burning under subsection (2) of this section in the course of such state's or political subdivision's official duties.

Humphrey fire district does not charge for burn permits-they are completely free. You can find the permit application link on our page or on the City of Humphrey website. Please note that open Burning without a permit will result in a fine.

Thank you

Fire Chief Jeff Brandl

04/23/2026

With the current unprecedented dry conditions, heat, & prevailing Nebraska winds we come together speaking for all of Nebraska’s fire departments.

Please please please do not burn, & be extremely mindful of activity’s. Refrain from burning trash, rubbish, brush, discarding ci******es, mechanical failures throwing sparks, or even driving across dry grass & fields with hot vehicle exhaust.

Currently 8 active wildland fires are burning in Nebraska.

Please keep your home, your life, your neighbors, your community, & firemen safe.

04/12/2026

Jim Stock & John Stock, BigIron Realty held its annual first responder appreciation contest and Rescue Captain Jim Wiehn was honorably chosen as a finalist.

It is with no doubt this was well deserved. Jim has served the community of Humphrey for 42 years!

Congratulations Jim Wiehn!

04/03/2026

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that Humphrey Fire & Rescue announces the passing of retired firefighter Terry Helmer (67). Terry was a dedicated member of our department serving with courage & dedication to public safety for 19 years.

Terry lost his courageous battle with cancer on April 1st, 2026. Due to his type of cancer, Terry’s death can be considered a Line Of Duty Death. We ask that you keep Terry’s family in your thoughts and prayers.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place Wednesday April 8th at 10:30AM at St. Francis Catholic Church.

All incoming apparatus please meet at the Humphrey Fire Station at 8:30am. We will then proceed to the church and park apparatus at 9am.

03/26/2026

4/2/26 this has been rescinded. Permits will be issued at Fire Chiefs discretion pending inspection of site.

Outdated.
The Burn Pan in place by Governor Pillen has been extended through April 10th.

Fire Pits are a part of this.

Please continue to use extreme caution in these conditions.

01/26/2026

We appreciate our community’s support an indeterminable amount, but our good friend’s and neighbors to the east are holding a fundraiser on February 8th. Watch the Super Bowl and enjoy a burger with Creston Fire Department!