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1. Who do I contact about an arson investigation?

For information relating to arson, call the Joplin Fire Department at (417) 623-0403.

2. Where can I obtain a burn permit?

To request information on the guidelines for open burning within the city limits or to obtain a burn permit, please call the Joplin Fire Department at (417) 623-0403.

3. Where can I find information regarding burning outside of city limits?

For information regarding open burning outside the city limits, please contact the authority having jurisdiction. Below are the phone numbers for area agencies:

Carl Junction Fire Department (417) 649-6062
Carterville Fire Protection District (417) 673-3070
Duenweg Fire Protection District (417) 623-7408
Joplin Fire Department (417) 623-0403
Redings Mill Fire Protection District (417) 624-2715
Webb City Fire Department (417) 673-2254

4. How do I report a fire?

To report a fire call 9-1-1.

5. What is Fire and Burn Safety Education?

This organized program of safety education for elementary students is conducted in cooperation with all schools in the Joplin R-VIII system. For more information, call the Fire Marshal at (417) 623-0403.

6. How do I learn about City fire code administration?

Call the City of Joplin Fire Department at (417) 623-0403 to learn about fire administration. The department also has a complete list of fire education programs.

7. Where do I direct questions about fire escape exits?

Call the City of Joplin Fire Department at (417) 623-0403 to ask questions about fire exits. The department also has a complete list of fire education programs.

8. Is fire extinguisher training available in the City?

Fire extinguisher training is available upon request for businesses, health care facilities, industrial complexes, commercial centers, and civic groups. To schedule training, please contact the Joplin Fire Department at (417) 623-0403.

9. What if I have questions about fire hydrants?

For information about City fire hydrants, or to report a leaking fire hydrant, please contact the Joplin Fire Department at 623-0403. To request a fire hydrant flow test, please contact Missouri-American Water Company at 417-624-7543.

10. How can I find out more about City fire lanes?

For information on how to establish a designated fire lane or to report fire lane parking violations, please contact the Joplin Fire Department at (417) 624-0403.

11. Can I have my fire plan reviewed?

Fire plan review is a service offered as part of the building permit process for all commercial, business, assembly, industrial, factory, health care, educational, and multi-family residential building or remodeling projects within the City.

12. How can I learn about City fire protection systems?

For information on fire protection systems, call the City of Joplin Fire Department at (417) 623-0403.

13. How do I obtain a fire report?

To obtain a fire report, call the City of Joplin Fire Department at (417) 623-0403.

14. How do I set a fire safety inspection?

For questions about fire safety inspections, call the City of Joplin Fire Department at (417) 623-0403.

15. What are city regulations in regards to fireworks?

For information concerning the sale and discharge of fireworks within City limits, please contact the Joplin Fire Department at (417) 623-0403.

16. How do I learn about the hazardous materials handling?

For information regarding the storage, handling and disposal of hazardous materials, call the City’s Recycling Coordinator at (417) 624-0820 ext. 501 (see "Household Hazardous Waste") or the Joplin Fire Department at (417) 623-0403.