The outdoor warning siren located at 105 South Chestnut Street is now fully functioning and repairs have been complete.

Thank you for your patience during the process. As a reminder, the outdoor warning sirens are for the purpose of outdoor warning ONLY. If severe weather is present, the residents of the City of Norfolk should not wait until the outdoor warning sirens go off before they…

Numerous emergency exercises are set for next week. On Tuesday, March 28 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Norfolk Regional Airport and from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at AquaVenture Water Park and Thursday, March 30 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Off Road Ranch, Norfolk first responders will be working with the 72nd Civil Support Team in the local communities to conduct a series of joint Hazmat and Law…

On February 28 2023, Will DiLullo was sworn in as Norfolk Fire’s newest firefighter during a badge pinning ceremony!!

Chief Tim Wragge giving the oath to DiLullo

Onlookers may have recently noticed fire trucks and ambulances in the parking lot adjacent to the vacant Kensington. The Norfolk Fire Division has been conducting training exercises over the past couple of weeks. 

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Norfolk’s first responders were busy the last two weeks with some training exercises thanks in part to an agreement with Norfolk Crush.

In preparation for construction of its soybean facility, Norfolk Crush…

After 45 years with the City of Norfolk John Kouba has retired as Norfolk’s Health Official. Kouba has worked in the health sector his entire tenure with the City.

Kouba began his career with the City of Norfolk June 1, 1977, when he was hired as the Health Specialist for the City.

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Please read page two of this attachment to fully complete this permit.  Remember it must be accompanied the request.

Burn permit form

The Norfolk Fire Division implemented the following for the use of outdoor fireplaces:

Patio type fireplaces are allowed in the City of Norfolk when a burn permit has been issued by the fire division.    You can complete the form below and bring it in or fill one out at either station.  There is no fee for the permit

Permits will be issued annually and will be available for inspection…

Tim Wragge was sworn in as Norfolk's newest fire chief.  He has served in the department since 2002 in the inspector, lieutenant, and most recently Assistant Fire Chief position.  He succeeds Scott Cordes, who was promoted to the City of Norfolk's Assistant City Administrator/Public Safety Director.

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