Greetings from Nerstrand Fire & Rescue. With spring’s arrival it is a great time for a few reminders.
Burn Permits - Burning Permits are required throughout our service area for any fire larger than a recreation fire (3 feet by 3 feet) or when there is not a 3” deep snow cover immediately surrounding the fire. Burn Permits can only be obtained from the Minnesota DNR via their website - https://apps.dnr.state.mn.us/burning-permits/
House Numbers/Signs & Fire Hydrants- Please help us find you during an emergency! If you live in Holden, Warsaw, or Wheeling Townships please ensure your address sign is visible and not blocked by Snow or landscaping. If you live in Dennison or Nerstrand please ensure your house number is located in a conspicuous location and in contrasting colors of your house's exterior. Also, if there is a fire hydrant nearby please consider “adopting” it and clearing the snow around it. Clearing snow 3ft surrounding the hydrant will greatly help us find and access it during an emergency!
CO/Smoke Alarms - According to MN State Statute 200F.51 & 299F.362 a dwelling must have a CO detector and Smoke Detector within 10 feet of each bedroom. Detector batteries should be replaced every six months. The devices should be replaced every 10 years. If you need help replacing batteries or installing a new alarm you can emailnerstrandfire@gmail.com or contact Nerstrand City Hall at 507-332-8000 and a firefighter would be happy to help!
Looking for volunteers - Nerstrand Fire & Rescue is always looking for Firefighters and First Responders. We provide paid training, retirement, and compensation for meetings and calls. If you are interested please email nerstrandfire@gmail.com or contact Nerstrand City Hall at 507-332-8000.
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