Wahoo Fire and Rescue

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Residents that live or rent property within the Wahoo Fire Districts area may now apply for burn permits online. Visit https://wahoofd.burnpermits.com to get started today!

There is a $10 fee for approved burn permits and is completed in three steps.

Step 1: Create an account/or sign in with an existing account and apply for your burn permit for free.
Step 2: Receive permit approval from Wahoo Fire. Once approved, you will receive an email stating that approval was granted and requesting payment for the permit.
Step 3: Once purchased, on the day of your burn, you must call 877-303-3119 to notify us you are beginning your burn as well as the Saunders County Sheriff's Office at 402-443-1000.

The state wide burn ban has been extended

We have lifted the open burning ban for the Wahoo Fire Districts. Please pay attention to weather forecasts and use your best judgement. There are crops still standing so be mindful of your neighbors.

FYI

City of Wahoo - BOIL NOTICE for CITY OF WAHOO until November 7, 2025. - BOIL WATER ORDER IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER City of Wahoo - NE3115512 Boil Notice - November 4, 2025  (Printable)   During the month of November 2025, we found E. coli bacteria indicating the need to look for potential problems in water treatment or d...

Last night if you saw lights down town around 5th and linden don’t worry it was just us training on our truck placement, staging and operation. As well as going over building construction.

The Wahoo and Wahoo Rural Fire District's have been place in a Open Burn Ban by the Wahoo Fire Department. With Harvest upon us and the crops continuing to dry out we are erroring on the side of caution. The Fire Chief will evaluate and lift as needed when we receive moisture. Have a Safe Harvest!

FLOOD WARNING had been issued for our area. Heavy rain upstream could impact our area. Do not drive through floodwaters.

TORNADO WATCH has been issued until 9pm this evening. Have multiple ways to receive warnings.